Finance Assistant- P2P

N Brown Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Company pension

Mental Health support

Colleague discount

Life Assurance

Job summary

N Brown Group in Manchester is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our Finance Shared Services team. You will support accurate and timely payment of invoices for stock and services, working within the central finance community.

You’ll reconcile supplier statements, assist with month-end accruals, and provide ad hoc analysis to improve payment processes. This hybrid role offers three in-office days and growth opportunities within a leading UK retailer.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Accounts Payable or Purchase to Pay role.
• Strong numeracy and attention to detail required.
• Ability to liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Match invoices to POs/GRNs and prepare weekly payments.
• Manage supplier accounts and respond to invoice queries.
• Reconcile supplier statements and assist month-end accruals.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit procedures.
• Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed.
• Support the finance team with centralised P2P processes.

Skills

multitask

accuracy

supplier relations

communication

numeracy

team player

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We’re looking for a Finance Assistant P2P to join our finance team

Within our award-winning Finance department, we pride ourselves on being the best at what we do and put the customer at the heart of everything we do. But, most importantly within N Brown, we recognise that it's the people that make the difference to our organisation. So, are you ready for a new challenge? We are on the lookout for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our team.

What will you do as an at N Brown?

As our Accounts Payable Assistant, based within our Finance Shared Services department here at N Brown, you will play an integral part of the central finance community in supporting the functions and wider group department in being responsible for the accurate and timely payment of all invoices for goods for resale (stock) and goods not for resale (services).

• Match purchase invoices to Goods Received Note's/ Goods Inward notes/ Purchase Orders/ Import EFT payments and check calculations are correct. Advise on overspends and ask for authorisation from relevant manager/buyer. Prepare the weekly payment for the goods for resale & expenses ledgers
• Have responsibility for managing over 300 accounts Liaise with suppliers regarding statements, invoice queries and refunds.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal financial control and audit procedures for the ledgers. Scanning and circulating invoices for authorisation.
• Reconcile all supplier statements in a timely rotation of various intervals.
• Preparation of month end / half year/ year end accruals in line with finance timetable and delivering reports on inconsistencies
• Transaction analysis & adhoc reporting

What skills and experience will you have?

• Strong ability to multitask
• High level of accuracy, as well as a strong ability to communicate, build & maintain relationships with both suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Experience within a similar/ office-based role particularly within Purchase to Pay
• Inquisitive and problem-solving skills
• An intermediate standard of IT proficiency and basic Microsoft Excel skills,
• Able to demonstrate strong numeracy skills
• Highly organised and proactive attitude
• Great team player willing to continually strive to deliver

What’s in it for you?

• Hybrid working (3 days in the office at a minimum)
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave
• Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution
• Mental Health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling services
• A range of financial wellbeing support
• Stream - a financial wellbeing tool that helps you track your pay, access earnings early and manage your money with confidence
• Colleague discount across all N Brown brands
• Onsite café with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts!
• Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance
• Paid volunteer time – all our colleagues can take a full day paid to volunteer for a charity of their choice

N Brown – who we are and why work for us?

N Brown is a leading UK digital retail platform for clothing, footwear, home and technology, headquartered in Manchester and employing over 1,000 people nationwide. Through our strategic retail brands JD Williams, Jacamo and Simply Be and our unique payments offering, we exist to champion inclusivity and serve the underserved. Our customers are our passion, and we take great pride in delivering products that ensure they can look and feel amazing, without compromising on choice, value and accessibility.

We’re committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment that values equality for all. Our vision is that by ‘By championing inclusion, N Brown will become the UK’s most loved and trusted consumer platform, shaping the future of financial empowerment and personal expression’. ‘Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are, therefore, at the heart of our culture.

In May 2024 we were delighted to be named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. We work hard to create a happy and inclusive culture for everyone and we’re so proud to have made this list - as voted for by our very own colleagues!

Ways of Working

We offer hybrid working which varies across the business depending on the role you’re in. Our Head Office is located in the Northern Quarter in Manchester City Centre. So if you are travelling by train, tram or bus we’re perfectly located, plus we’re surrounded by cool cafes, trendy bars and the best places to eat!

Our working hours are 36.17 per week over 5 days.

We believe AI will become a standard part of modern professional practice. We are therefore looking for individuals who are open to learning, testing, and responsibly adopting AI tools to improve efficiency, insight, and impact in their role.

Our promise to you:

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Please know your application is being reviewed by a real human being. We value your interest in joining us and appreciate you taking the time to submit your application.

What happens when you apply to a role at N Brown?

As soon as we receive your application, we’ll send you an email to let you know. We always aim to come back to you as soon as possible with an update and we really appreciate you taking the time to apply for a role with us. Good luck!