Procurement and Accounts Specialist

3 days ago


Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom Sportswift Ltd TA cardfactory Full time
Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled and organised individual to join our Finance team as an Accounts Payable Assistant. This role offers a competitive salary of £30,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience, and provides an opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced environment.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Ensure invoices are correctly authorised at the relevant level.
  • Work to a strict month-end close timetable.
  • Prioritise key tasks to meet daily targets.
  • Reconcile monthly supplier statements and ensure any discrepancies are resolved promptly.
  • Review supplier ledger accounts each month, ensuring all payments are allocated, and any issues are escalated to the Transactional Finance Manager.
  • Review, log, scan both staff expense and credit card claims, ensuring VAT is correct, costs are coded correctly along with gaining appropriate authorisation.
  • Work closely with other departments and stores always giving excellent customer service.
  • Prepare and process weekly payment runs.
  • Monitor our various in-boxes on a rota basis.
  • Maintain a level of discretion and confidentiality at all times.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Prior experience working in a fast-paced accounts payable department.
  • Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Experience of SAP is desirable (although full training would be given).
  • Excellent communication both written and verbal.
  • Keen to learn new skills.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
Benefits Package:
  • 25% Card Factory colleague discount in-store and online.
  • Save As You Earn scheme.
  • Financial Wellbeing Support
    • Financial Education Tools.
    • Salary Advance.
  • Seasonal incentive schemes.
  • Opportunity to apply for Retail Apprenticeships.
  • Access to blended learning and development content.
  • Discounted mobile phone contracts.
  • Discounts across 100's of UK retailers.
  • Employee Assistance Programme - access to tools to support mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.


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