About the opportunity
We are recruiting an aspiring Accounts Payable Clerk on a Fixed Term Contract to join our Accounts Payable team based at our Customer Service Centre in Walsall.
As an Accounts Payable Clerk, you will report to the Accounts Payable Team Leader, You will be responsible for answering telephone calls, emails and queries within the Team.
This role perfect for someone looking to grow and develop their career with a business that will support and guide them in their career development.
The role is hybrid with up to 4 days per week in our Customer Support Centre in Walsall alongside the wider finance team.
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.
What you'll be doing...
As an Accounts Payable Clerk, your duties will consist of:
Reconciling Supplier Statements to the Finance System
Completion of weekly Sensitive Accounts Statements
Ensure invoices are processed
As a frontline role, you will be expected to take all calls from suppliers and resolve questions and queries
Liaising with different teams within the business to make sure all invoices are processed
Ensure that any correspondence relating to overdue accounts are actioned
Maintain close working relationships with suppliers and internal departments
What you'll need...
Previous experience in a fast-paced Accounts Payable department
A detailed understanding of Accounts Payable processes and controls
A good working knowledge of stock procedures and reporting
Good standard of excel
Ability to work within a team an on an individual basis.
What we can offer...
Competitive salary
Potential to earn bonus
Free on-site car park
Onsite coffee lounge
Discount Card – 10% discount on most purchases in store including PEP&CO
Family Friendly Benefits
Loyal Service Awards
My Staff Shop – exclusive discount portal
Apprenticeships & Career Development
Life Assurance Cover
Health & Wellbeing – employee assistance programme to support you
Holiday Allowance – increasing by one day per year (up to 33 days), along with the option to purchase additional holiday (annually)
Pension
Birthdays are important, so each year, you can take the day off as an extra day’s holiday
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.
Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 900 stores and nearly 18,000 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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