Invoice Processing Coordinator

Central England Coop; Lichfield; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Invoice Processing Coordinator, where you'll lead a dedicated team in managing the full invoice processing cycle. This role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and relationship-building with stakeholders. You'll leverage your problem-solving skills to enhance workflows and support audits while ensuring high-quality standards in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy a competitive salary and a variety of benefits, including flexible working options and personal development opportunities, all while making a positive community impact.

Benefits

Retail discounts

Holiday buy

Colleague recognition programs

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Colleague Dividend

Paid volunteering days

Healthcare Cashplan

Company Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Personalized training and development

Qualifications

• AAT Level 2 (or higher) qualified.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Experience in people management and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full invoice processing cycle and manage a team of 4.
• Review and manage setup of Customers and Suppliers for compliance.
• Prepare and analyze reports on invoice metrics for improvements.

Skills

AAT Level 2 or higher

Advanced Excel skills

People management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualification

Job description

What will you be doing?

Joining us as an Invoice Processing Coordinator, you’ll support the delivery of the Finance Tech roadmap, acting as a subject matter expert for invoice processing.

You’ll oversee the full invoice processing cycle and manage a team of 4 Invoice Processors.

Your responsibilities include reviewing, approving, and managing invoice processing to ensure accuracy and timely payments.

Additionally, you’ll review and manage the setup of Customers and Suppliers, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance.

Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, you’ll use your problem-solving skills to resolve queries and escalate when necessary.

You’ll complete balance sheet reconciliations accurately and within agreed timeframes.

Leading the team, you will set clear objectives, provide training, guidance, ongoing performance feedback, and manage period-end activities.

You’ll lead by example with attention to detail, ensuring processes comply with Society and statutory policies and procedures.

Collaborating with internal teams and community, you’ll help build connections and guide colleagues on involvement opportunities.

You’ll support audits and identify continuous improvement initiatives for invoice processing workflows. You will also prepare and analyze reports on invoice metrics to identify areas for improvement.

How will I know if I am right for this role?

The ideal candidate will be AAT Level 2 (or higher) qualified, with advanced Excel skills and people management experience.

Success in this role requires strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

You’ll need to prioritize effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, maintaining high-quality standards.

Preferably, you will have leadership experience within a Purchase to Pay department, along with experience in file processing and interfaces.

What is in it for me?

Alongside a competitive salary, benefits include:

• Retail discounts, savings on days out, and holiday discounts.
• Holiday buy - purchase extra annual leave.
• Colleague recognition programs.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies.
• Colleague Dividend - profit sharing.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Give as you earn charity support.
• Healthcare Cashplan for medical expenses.
• Company Pension scheme.
• Life Assurance after qualifying period.
• Personalized training and development.
• Wellbeing resources and campaigns.
• iTrent Financial Wellbeing (Wagestream).
• Flexible working options, including 4-day week, 9-day fortnight, and hybrid work.

For more details, visit Rewards and benefits - Central Coop (careers.coop).

Everyone is welcome. We’re committed to making reasonable adjustments for all candidates. Please specify any needs in the application form.

Who are we?

We’re Central Co-op, a Member-owned and Member-led society.

As a member, you’ll own a share of the business and can make a positive community impact, working towards a sustainable society with passionate colleagues. Learn more at www.careers.coop.