Finance Assistant- P2P

We’re looking for a Finance Assistant P2P to join our finance team

Within our award-winning Finance department, we pride ourselves on being the best at what we do and put the customer at the heart of everything we do. But, most importantly within N Brown, we recognise that it's the people that make the difference to our organisation. So, are you ready for a new challenge? We are on the lookout for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our team.

As our Accounts Payable Assistant, based within our Finance Shared Services department here at N Brown, you will play an integral part of the central finance community in supporting the functions and wider group department in being responsible for the accurate and timely payment of all invoices for goods for resale (stock) and goods not for resale (services).

• Match purchase invoices to Goods Received Note's/ Goods Inward notes/ Purchase Orders/ Import EFT payments and check calculations are correct. Advise on overspends and ask for authorisation from relevant manager/buyer. Prepare the weekly payment for the goods for resale & expenses ledgers
• Have responsibility for managing over 300 accounts Liaise with suppliers regarding statements, invoice queries and refunds.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal financial control and audit procedures for the ledgers. Scanning and circulating invoices for authorisation.
• Reconcile all supplier statements in a timely rotation of various intervals.
• Preparation of month end / half year/ year end accruals in line with finance timetable and delivering reports on inconsistencies
• Transaction analysis & adhoc reporting

• Strong ability to multitask
• High level of accuracy, as well as a strong ability to communicate, build & maintain relationships with both suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Experience with in a similar/ office-based role particularly within Purchase to Pay
• Inquisitive and problem-solving skills
• An intermediate standard of IT proficiency and basic Microsoft Excel skills,
• Able to demonstrate strong numeracy skills
• Highly organised and proactive attitude
• Great team player willing to continually strive to deliver

• Hybrid working (3 days in the office at a minimum)
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave
• Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution
• Mental Health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling services
• A range of financial wellbeing support
• Stream - a financial wellbeing tool that helps you track your pay, access earnings early and manage your money with confidence
• Colleague discount across all N Brown brands
• Onsite café with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts!
• Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance
• Paid volunteer time – all our colleagues can take a full day paid to volunteer for a charity of their choice

N Brown is a leading UK digital retail platform for clothing, footwear, home and technology, headquartered in Manchester and employing over 1,000 people nationwide. Through our strategic retail brands JD Williams, Jacamo and Simply Be and our unique payments offering, we exist to champion inclusivity and serve the underserved. Our customers are our passion, and we take great pride in delivering products that ensure they can look and feel amazing, without compromising on choice, value and accessibility.

We’re committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment that values equality for all. Our vision is that by ‘By championing inclusion, N Brown will become the UK’s most loved and trusted consumer platform, shaping the future of financial empowerment and personal…