Accounts Payable Clerk - 9 month FTC

Poundland & Dealz


Date: 2 hours ago
City: Walsall
Contract type: Full time
Salary: £25,656 plus benefits

Contract Type: Full Time

Working Pattern: Fixed Term

Hours: 40.0

About The Role...

We are recruiting for a Accounts Payable Clerk to join our Finance team based in our Customer Support Centre in Walsall.

After a probationary period, the role offers flexibility to work from home one day per week.

As Accounts Payable Clerk, you will play a key role in ensuring the timely processing of invoices, that queries and issues are resolved and that statements of reconsolidation are completed accurately.

We uphold three core behaviours that guide all our actions:

Love Our Customers: We strive to delight our customers, listening and responding to their needs because they are our priority.

Care for Our Colleagues: We support each other to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Protect Our Pounds/Euros: We are committed to cost-efficiency and value, ensuring every penny counts.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Why choose us?

  • Professional development: A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes to set you up for success or to pursue QUALIFICATION through our apprenticeship programme.
  • Bonus Potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements.
  • Free On-Site Parking: Enjoy the convenience of free parking, making your daily commute hassle-free.
  • Onsite Coffee Lounge: Take advantage of our onsite coffee lounge, a perfect space to relax and recharge during breaks.
  • Exclusive Store Discounts: Receive a 10% discount on most in-store purchases, enhancing your shopping experience.
  • Family-Friendly Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits are designed to support your and your family’s needs.
  • My Staff Shop: Gain exclusive discounts through our ‘My Staff Shop’ portal, saving on various products and services.
  • Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family’s future.
  • Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing.
  • Generous Holiday Allowance: Start with a generous leave entitlement that increases by one day each year (up to 33 days), with the option to buy additional holiday annually. Celebrate your special day off work every year with an extra day’s holiday because we believe birthdays are important.
  • Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement.

Your Impact And Responsibilities…

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Reconciling invoices to booking in sheets, liaising with internal stakeholders to resolve price discrepancies.
  • Resolving supplier queries and invoices.
  • Issuing debit notes where required and following them through to resolution.
  • Monthly reconciliation of supplier statements.
  • Ensure that any correspondence relating to overdue accounts is actioned and resolved.

Skills And Knowledge…

We are looking for someone with:

  • A minimum of 12 months in an accounts payable role from within a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience of using a finance system. A working knowledge of Oracle is highly desirable.
  • A detailed understanding of Accounts Payable processes and controls.
  • Strong experience of Excel.

About Us...

Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 850 stores and nearly 17,000 dedicated colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 further solidified our presence, enabling us to reach millions of customers with our unparalleled value offerings.

At Poundland & Dealz, we don't just offer products at unbeatable prices; we cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers.

Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability forms the foundation of our culture, empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. Our behaviours and the hard work, commitment and passion of our wonderful colleagues make it all possible.

We like to keep things simple, so we have just three behaviours that lie at the heart of everything we do and keep us on track. They are Love our customers, Care for our colleagues, and Protect the Pounds and Euros. By living our behaviours every day, we've created a land that is fun, friendly, and full of surprises—a place where our people can truly be the best versions of themselves!

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