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It's a really exciting time to be at Holland & Barrett. We are investing across all areas of our business with a vision of empowering our customers to live happier, healthier lives.
Our mission is to be the leading player in global wellness chosen by millions as their trusted partner for personalised wellness journeys. To achieve this goal, we are embarking on a radical transformation. We are recruiting top talent in all areas of our business, from Finance to Digital Marketing, from HR to IT, as well as new functions around Health and Wellness.
The Role
Reporting to the Accounts Payable Team Leader, you will be responsible for ensuring that all invoices are processed accurately and in a timely manner. Ensuring that invoices are appropriately approved before payment is made to term.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for the timely management of Accounts Payable transactions in a proactive manner to ensure supplier accounts are accurate and up to date.
- Checking and maintaining the accounts payable mailbox and incoming post
- Ensure invoices are sent for appropriate approval in line with the company's authorisation manual
- Dealing with PO and non-PO invoices
- Review and reconcile Supplier statements
- Clear and resolve any processing anomalies
- Preparation of regular payment runs
- Provide support and cover for other team members within the AP department to ensure no backlogs occur
- Assisting with month end
- Supporting any process and system changes that are implemented for the improvement of the AP Process and department deliverables
The Person
To be considered for this role you must have the following:
- Previous experience within an Accounts Payable department
- Experience of high volume processing
- Be IT literate with Intermediate / working knowledge of Excel
- AAT qualification (desirable)
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent telephone manner
- Experienced in multi-site retailer (desirable)
- Must be competent in financial software packages (desirable)
- Knowledge of VAT requirements (desirable)
- Strong Excel skills (desirable)
- Experienced in dealing with European suppliers (desirable)
We Offer
- Learning and Development opportunity with Holland & Barrett is a great base for career development long term.
- Career progression
- Pension company contribution
- Your wellbeing is paramount so you can get away and take 28 or 33 Days Holiday per year (depending on role level)
- Refer and Earn Scheme - as we're growing you can earn money by referring people to join us from your network.
- Epic Extras gives you access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings from a range of retailers and providers.
- Stay healthy with Discounted Products - from day one you'll get a 25% discount (on top of other promotions) when you shop at H&B on anything that you buy.
- We all need a little help sometimes, so we offer Free 24/7 Confidential Advice & Colleague Welfare.
- Mental Health First Aiders - we have lots of qualified Mental Health First Aiders because its all about your health & wellbeing.
- We have colleague Reward and Recognition Schemes, so your hard work and loyalty won't go unnoticed.
- And many more!
The Company
Holland & Barrett is one of the nation's most loved and trusted brands, known for offering quality health food, vitamins and supplements all sold by highly trained and qualified advisors.
Bucking the current trend of high street retailers, we forecast significant growth and expansion plans in the coming years, with considerable investment going into all areas of the business. We certainly embrace change and drive speed in everything we do. Every day presents a different challenge, but every day is also filled with fun, teamwork and passion to succeed and surpass every expectation.
Join us and see how far you can go.
