Accounts Payable Co-ordinator

Furniture Village ,
Slough, Berkshire
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

We are recruiting for an Accounts Payable Co-ordinator who can share our ambitions and our values here at Furniture Village. We have built a hugely successful retail business and a winning environment to work in. We are caring, passionate, honest people who go the extra mile and make brave decisions to ensure our customers are always delighted with our service. Your main purpose is to ensure all stock invoices are looked at and processed within the payment terms of the supplier for the preferred suppliers. You will achieve this through demonstrating the Furniture Village qualities and being a champion of our Company values. Key Responsibilities: Finance You are responsible for completing all administration tasks accurately and in a timely manner to support the achievement of company financial goals targets and effectively control costs. Your main areas of responsibility are; Dealing with any queries relating to the invoices received Ensuring all work is completed in line with month end targets Do monthly statement reconciliations against the ledger for the suppliers and request copies or further information. Provide general cover for the team as and when needed ie TT payment runs Service You are responsible for maintaining excellent supplier relationships and external customer liason. Your main areas of responsibility are; Speaking to the suppliers on a daily basis to ensure we have all documents needed Answering the phones and dealing with customers, suppliers and stores People You are responsible for demonstrating good team work through good communication, a collaborative and helpful approach and a focus on achieving shared goals. Your main areas of responsibility are; Contributing positively and effectively in all team settings Build productive relationships with the team, including new team members Value opinions and be open to knowledge and expertise within the company Ask for help and escalate problems to your immediate manager if required Demonstrating commitment and reasonable flexibility to the company Demonstrating reliability through good timekeeping and attendance Positively reflecting company image through smart and professional personal appearance Operations You are responsible for carrying out all tasks and complying with all instructions to ensure the smooth running of the department. Your main areas of responsibility are; Sorting and opening of the daily post Posting stock invoices onto the system Check unmatched report for any query invoices Direct queries to the correct area of the business Liase with the stores and suppliers on a daily basis Ensure all outstanding queries are escalated to the appropriate person Completing statement reconciliations on a monthly basis Monthly bacs and cheque payment runs Send out remittances and debit notes on a weekly and monthly basis What you can expect in return: An excellent salary and benefits package including 28 days paid holiday rising with service to 33 days (inclusive of bank holidays) An opportunity to develop and grow with the business Generous discounts at Furniture Village If you believe you have what it takes and are passionate about pursuing a career in retail, this is your opportunity to grow with us. In the event of there being an exceptionally large response to the advertised position, we reserve the right to close the application process early. Furniture Village is an equal opportunities employer and all offers of employment are made solely on merit.