Accounts Payable Assistant - FTC

Are you passionate about numbers, detail-oriented, and eager to grow your career in finance?
We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our fast-paced and collaborative finance team on a 12 month fixed term basis at our Support Centre in Speke, Liverpool.

The role is office based 4 days a week
, with the flexibility to work 1 day from home.

As an Accounts Payable Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring our Goods for Resale invoices are paid accurately and on time. This role has emphasis on processing high volume of invoices and is key to the Finance operations team achieving their objectives.

• Execute agreed processes to ensure correct invoices are paid on time, including but not limited to:
• Matching invoices to PO’s where IDR has not been able to do so
• 'Teach' IDR how to read supplier invoices correctly to enable a correct match to PO
• Input manual invoices/Rent standing orders where appropriate
• Reconcile supplier statements
• Raise debit notes against supplier for invoice variances
• Raise funding invoices against suppliers, once approved by buyers
• Liaise with buyers/supplier/councils
• Be proactive in resolving invoicing queries, clearly communicating outcomes ensuring all parties agree
• Provide regular updates to management as appropriate

• Previous experience in a busy, high-volume finance team
• A good understanding of P2P processes in a retail environment will be a strong preference
• Prior Oracle experience highly desired along with excellent Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to proactively work at pace and meet tight deadlines, with a focus on delivering BAU excellence
• Accuracy and high attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for effectively handling invoice queries
• Knowledge of the regulations relevant to the payables ledger would be highly desirable

We offer you a range of great benefits including discount in our stores, a colleague portal offering discount for numerous retailers, hospitality and more. Full benefits details available at

B&M Retail are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all colleagues.