* Permanent - 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday
* Interviews - Initial Chats W/C 17th March / 1st stage interviews W/C 24th March
We are now seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Finance Assistant, specialising in Purchase Ledger, to join our busy and passionate Finance team. This is the perfect role for someone who enjoys processing high volumes of invoices, can confidently complete statement reconciliations, to ensure invoices are paid within payment terms and can deal efficiently with ad-hoc supplier queries.
In addition, as Beaverbrooks Senior Finance Assistant, you will also play an exciting role in developing, testing and supporting with the rollout of new invoice processing solutions to aid with efficient and timely payment practices.
Main Responsibilities
* Accurately coding and processing high volume of invoices (approx. 1000 per week).
* Liaising with stores and office departments to ensure invoices are authorised.
* Reviewing VAT invoices which have been paid on a pro-forma basis.
* Filing processed invoices.
* Performing supplier statement reconciliations and resolution of issues.
* Assisting in reviewing Finance emails and carrying out actions as necessary to clear the inbox.
* Main point of contact for Purchase Ledger queries.
* Being proactive and instrumental in developing and testing new invoice processing solutions to ensure efficient receipt, review, approval and payment of business expenditure.
* Supporting the development of training documentation.
* General ad hoc duties to support the Finance department.
About Beaverbrooks
Established in 1919, we have 88 locations across the UK. This includes 63 Beaverbrooks stores & 22 dedicated brand boutiques, including TAG Heuer, OMEGA, Breitling & Tudor. We also have 3 Loupe boutiques, with Rolex showrooms.
We’re a family business. And you can tell that when you get here. It feels like family. From the very smallest details to the big important things.
Our core purpose is to enrich lives. We aim to make a positive difference to the world we live in. This includes our colleagues, customers, suppliers & the wider community.
As a company – we’re true to our word. When we say we’re going to do something, we go all out to do it. And every individual is truly valued.
The awards we’ve been given as an employer speak volumes about what it’s like to work here, some of which are:
* Retail's 3rd Best Company to Work For - Best Companies 2024
* We have been awarded a 3 star accreditation for 'World Class levels of Engagement' for 19 years running - Best Companies 2024 - based on colleague feedback
* 'Employer of the Year 2024’ - The UK Jewellery Awards
Amazing benefits for amazing people
They say you get out what you put in. And, at Beaverbrooks, our people put in so much.
In return, just some of the benefits we offer include:
* Contributory Pension & Life Assurance
* Outstanding colleague discounts, which extend to your family & friends
* Employee & family support & counselling in partnership with the Retail Trust
* A variety of different schemes to help you support charities close to your heart
Minimum Requirements
* Proven ability to prioritise workload and meet objectives, working independently and as part of a team.
* Comfortable using Excel.
* Previous experience of processing high volumes of invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
* Experience of performing statement reconciliations and independently resolving queries.
* Strong attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality.
* Ability to work as a supportive part of a small team with a flexible and personable approach.
* Ability to build good working relationships through communication (both written and verbal) and the confidence to reach out to colleagues and suppliers to resolve issues.
DESIRABLE SKILLS
* Previous experience of advanced Excel skills, including use of vlookups, pivot tables and data manipulation practices.
* Previous involvement with integration of new business wide processes to improve performance.
Beaverbrooks - the hallmark of amazing people
Frequency Annual Salary
Job Reference bvrbrooks/TP/360822/3955
Contract Type Permanent – Full-Time
Closing Date 16 March, 2025
Job Category Finance & Accounts
Business Unit Lytham St Annes
Location Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, United Kingdom
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