Accounts Payable Specialist

Role: Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA Office Based
Contract: Full-Time Hours / Permanent
Salary: £23,860 - £27,000 Dependent on experience & Bonus Scheme
Company: EG Group
About the Role
Our Transactional Finance Team is expanding and we have an exciting opportunity available for an Accounts Payable Clerk! In this role you will be part of the Accounts Payable Team and responsible for ensuring accurate and timely posting and payment of invoices.
This is a perfect opportunity for someone who is looking to progress their finance career within a successful organisation.
Duties & Responsibilities
Their allocated AP accounts, including all related policy adherence and compliance, liaising by phone and email with vendors
Processing all non-purchase order and purchase order invoices for payment Posting invoices / credit notes per business requests and ensuring they are coded correctly in the accounting system
Performing other assigned Accounts Payable tasks of a routine nature under the direction of the Accounts Payable Team Leader
Vendor master database maintenance
Reconciliation, Payments and Controls (RPC)
Pre-disbursement controls
Direct Debit monitoring
Balance sheet account reconciliation
Preparation of monthly supplier statement reconciliations
Monitoring of month end activities for accounts payable
Pro-active management of supplier accounts and monitoring of ageing
Communicating and liaising with suppliers to resolve any invoicing, payment or other queries
Monitor AP email inbox / ticketing system
Release of payment files, manual ad hoc payments
Other ad-hoc tasks as required
Support to clients, vendors
Communicating and liaising with suppliers to resolve any invoicing, payment or other queries
Cooperation with other departments
Liaising with the broader finance team and Team Leader to provide regular updated on daily/weekly and Monthly activities
This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time.
Candidate Requirements
Proven experience in an Accounts Payable role, preferably in a Shared Services environment
Excellent client and customer service skills
Working knowledge of MS Office products
Must have strong academic record and experience in Finance
You will need to be a good communicator with the ability to present and explain financial information to all levels of management with a high standard of written skills.
Good interpersonal skills
Good analytical skills
Ability to meet demanding deadlines
Able to adapt style of communication depending on the audience and the nature of the information being communicated
Benefits & Rewards
Performance Based Bonus Scheme
Employee Life Assurance
EG Group Discounts - up to 15% off at our stores and food to go restaurants
ASDA Discount Card 10% off all ASDA stores
EG Cares Benefits - exclusive discounts across 900 retailers
Smart Health 24/7 online GP access, health checks and health and wellbeing support
Employee Assistance Programme access to our Wellbeing Centre which offers emotional & practical support including free financial advice
Learning & Development access to our Learning Hub, the most extensive online course library in the world to support you with every step of your career at EG Group
Waterside Café - freshly prepared meals at affordable prices
Free Secure Car Parking
Dress Down Fridays
Flexi-Time
Prayer and Ablution Facilities
Cycle to Work / Shower Facilities
Sit / Stand Desk Facilities
Work Anniversary Rewards
Free Eye Test
Who are EG Group?
EG Group is one of the worlds leading independent convenience retailers with an extensive network of sites across international markets in the United Kingdom & Ireland, Continental Europe, Australia and the United States of America.
Founded in 2001 by the Issa family with the acquisition of a single site in the UK, today the company is at the forefront of delivering an innovative approach to forecourt convenience retail.
At EG Group, we pride ourselves on being recognised for our investment model, trading performance and more importantly, providing a best-in-class customer experience in Grocery & Merchandise, Foodservice and Fuel.
Our transformational convenience retail business model has been built upon excellent relationships with an extensive portfolio of leading retail brands, and through strategic network acquisitions supported by a program of new-to-industry developments.
Every day, our committed workforce tirelessly delivers our products and services to millions of customers alongside supporting the local communities in which we operate.
Please note - the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check which will be funded by EG Group.

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