Accounts Payable Administrator

DFS; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Fixed term 6 months

As our new Accounts Payable Administrator, you will play a crucial part in the smooth functioning of DFS's financial processes, ensuring that payments are processed accurately and on time while adhering to company policies and regulatory requirements. As part of a friendly and welcoming team, we offer flexible hybrid working.

About DFS

It takes a whole lot of passion to be at the centre of what makes a house feel like home — and that’s just what we do at DFS. We’re the leading sofa retail specialist in the UK, helping people find a comfy seat on their great quality sofas since 1969.

We're a market leader in the UK because of one thing: our people. Our people made us who we are and will drive us into our ambitious future, together. We offer incredible opportunities to get stuck into fun and meaningful work as well as learn new skills — so you can really ‘find your thing’.

What you'll be doing

1. Processing invoices for the group by following company procedures
2. Reconciliation of supplier statements and escalation point for query resolution
3. Responsible for clearing aged invoices and managing the timely processing of unapproved invoices
4. Point of contact for queries and escalations for Suppliers, supported by Senior members of the team
5. To support Senior team members as and when necessary with ad hoc tasks
6. Prioritisation of workload effectively throughout the day to ensure all requirements are met

The role is for you if...

1. You have strong communication (written and verbal) skills
2. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
3. Time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
4. Experience of the process and principles of Accounts Payable within the Finance department
5. Computer literate
6. Good working knowledge on Open Accounts (desired but training will be given) or a similar accounts payable system

DFS Benefits

1. Competitive salary + Bonus + Benefits
2. Progression and Development opportunities to grow your skills
3. A huge 30% colleague discount, plus 15% friends & family discount across our Group (DFS, Sofology, Dwell)
4. Generous holiday allowance – the time you need to rest and relax and the longer you’re with us, the more time you’ll get! Opportunity to purchase additional holidays each year!
5. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave to give you the time you need to settle in with your new family member
6. Access to a range of high street & online discounts from: Sainsbury’s, ASOS, Currys PC World, IKEA, John Lewis and more.
7. Discounted Gym and Cinema memberships to help you unwind
8. Group Pension Scheme
9. Group Sharesave Scheme
10. Life Assurance & Company Sick Pay
11. Full comprehensive training
12. Paid days to volunteer each year

Any offer is subject to references & DBS Checks. Due to the volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this role early and so encourage you to complete your application as soon as possible.