Transactional Finance Assistant (Accounts Payable) - 39 hours - Handforth Support Office

TN United Kingdom; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transactional Finance Assistant to manage the Accounts Payable function. This role involves ensuring timely vendor payments, maintaining strong internal and external relationships, and adhering to best practices to minimize business risk. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating accuracy and a commitment to personal development. With a hybrid work model, this position offers flexibility while contributing to the efficiency of financial operations. Join a diverse team that values unique contributions and fosters a culture of growth and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced Accounts Payable environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to change effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process for vendors.
• Ensure accurate invoice entry and monitor payment terms.

Skills

Accounts Payable

SAP ECC

Effective Communication

Workload Prioritization

Tools

SAP ECC

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Transactional Finance Assistant (Accounts Payable) - 39hours - Handforth Support Office, Handforth

Client:

Pets at Home Group Plc

Location:

Handforth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

10

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Description

Transactional Finance Assistant (Accounts Payable)

12 months FTC

Hybrid 2 days Handforth, 3 days WFH

About the role:

You will manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, manage your time and workload to meet deadlines, pay vendors on time and to term. You will strive to maintain best practices and ensure controls are followed to minimize business risk. You should react quickly to situations, deliver efficiently, and escalate critical issues to your line manager promptly.

About you:

The ideal candidate will have Accounts Payable experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, adaptable to change, and able to prioritize tasks. Knowledge of retail and experience in a shared-service environment are preferred. Accuracy, diligence, and a drive for personal development are essential.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process for your vendors.
• Build strong internal and external relationships for effective communication.
• Ensure accurate invoice and credit note entry within SLA times in SAP ECC.
• Follow discount processes to ensure correct discounts are applied.
• Monitor and release parked invoices to meet payment terms, avoiding recurrent issues.
• Participate in projects to improve processes, including automation and workshops.
• Adhere to SLAs to optimize productivity and customer service.
• Reconcile statements and resolve issues to ensure timely payments.
• Identify and report recurrent issues affecting efficiency or payments.
• Manage and resolve queries and overdue accounts promptly, escalating as needed.

Qualifications:

• Experience with SAP ECC or similar systems is advantageous.
• Experience with purchase order matching and query resolution.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Effective workload prioritization skills.

Pets value diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, emphasizing their unique contributions through skills, values, and behaviors.