Accounts Payable Assistant FTC 3-6 months
Full Time
Matalan Support Hub, Perimeter Road, Knowsley Industrial Park, Knowsley, Liverpool, L33 7SZ
Competitive plus benefits
Job Description

<h3 class="theme-panel-header text-2xl pb-6 theme-vacancy-section-title">About the role</h3><p>The purpose of this role is to support the efficient operation of the Accounts Payable function by ensuring supplier invoices are accurately processed, verified against goods received, and scheduled for payment in line with agreed terms. The role is responsible for maintaining supplier accounts, resolving invoice or delivery discrepancies, and ensuring timely communication with suppliers to address queries or issues. It also contributes to maintaining accurate financial records, supporting payment processes across purchase and general ledgers, and assisting with process improvements and departmental coverage to ensure all financial tasks are completed efficiently and on time.</p><p>Key responsibilities -</p><ul><li>Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.</li><li>Check invoices against goods received and agreed prices.</li><li>Enter and maintain accurate invoice data on Oracle systems.</li><li>Schedule supplier payments in line with agreed payment terms.</li><li>Process payment runs for Purchase and Overheads Ledgers.</li><li>Investigate and resolve invoice and account discrepancies.</li><li>Review and clear aged items on the ledger.</li><li>Reconcile supplier accounts and check supplier statements.</li><li>Raise prepayments and match them against the relevant invoices.</li><li>Raise and process debit notes when required.</li><li>Liaise with UK and overseas suppliers by phone and email.</li><li>Respond to supplier queries and resolve payment issues promptly.</li><li>Use Excel to maintain, check and analyse financial information.</li><li>Support the dropship process and resolve related issues.</li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier account records.</li><li>Work closely with internal teams to resolve finance queries.</li><li>Complete daily, weekly and monthly tasks within agreed deadlines.</li><li>Carry out additional finance duties to support the wider finance team</li></ul><div class="absolute bottom-2 right-2"><button onclick="scrollToTop()" class="theme-primary p-2 rounded-lg flex"> <i translate="no" class="material-symbols-outlined"> arrow_upward </i> </button></div>

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Matalan is a leading UK and international omnichannel fashion and homeware retailer, on a mission to be the first choice for outstanding family value. With a large store network in excess of 270 UK and international stores and an integrated e-commerce platform, Matalan is a trusted brand which puts its customer at the heart of its business and delivers unrivalled product choice and exceptional style and quality to 11 million loyal shoppers every year. Matalan is famously committed to offering a compelling value focused fashion and home offering, that continues to help millions of UK household budgets go further. If you want to work for a company that’s passionate about its people, helps you to grow and be the best you can be, then you’ve come to the right place. We work together to support our customers, suppliers and each other, and we’re excited by the possibility of our people helping us to shape the future of retail.

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