Job Description

The Sportsman Gun Centre is the UK's largest shooting sports retailer and supplier to the trade.

We are looking to appoint an Accounts Payable Administrator, to join our small, dynamic accounts team. The role is office based at our Exeter HQ.

What is the role?

As an Accounts Payable Administrator at The Sportsman, you will be managing our accounts payable functions, ensuring timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, payments and resolving discrepancies. This role plays a key part in maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal departments while supporting financial processes and controls.

The key tasks include the following:

Invoice Processing:

Review, verify, and process all incoming invoices, ensuring they are accurate, properly authorised, and aligned with purchase orders.

Payment Processing:

Process supplier payments in GBP, USD, EUR & SEK; in accordance with company policy, ensuring timely payment cycles and avoiding penalties.

Account Reconciliation:

Reconcile supplier statements with internal records and resolve any discrepancies, ensuring all outstanding invoices are accounted for and cleared in a timely manner.

Cash Flow:

Provide accounts payable cash flow forecasting

Supplier Relations:

Communicate with vendors to resolve issues related to payments, discrepancies, and invoice queries.

Record Keeping:

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of accounts payable transactions.

Month-End Close:

Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures by preparing necessary reports, and documentation.

Audit Support:

Assist in internal and external audits by providing requested information and supporting documentation.

Team Support:

Assist with any additional tasks as required by the Department.

What skills do you need?

Experience:

Minimum 2-3 years in accounts payable, ideally with international transactions

Technical Skills

: Proficient in Excel and knowledge of Sage Accounts would be advantageous, but full training will be provided.

Attention to detail

: Accuracy in processing and reconciling accounts is critical.

Communication skills

: Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with vendors and team members at all levels

Problem-solving

: Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies efficiently

Adaptability

: Comfortable managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced, global business environment.

Security Vetting

It is an industry requirement that successful candidates undergo security vetting. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory vetting and may be withdrawn if the required standards are not met.

Benefits:

Company Pension

Staff Discount

28 days holiday inc. public holidays

Hours: Monday to Friday: 8.30am - 5.30pm (half an hour for lunch)

Salary: From 28,000 DOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Exeter EX2 5GL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Accounts payable: 2 years (required)
Location:

Exeter EX2 5GL (preferred)
Work Location: In person