Job Description

At CareCo, we make every day easier for people.

As the UK's leading mobility retailer, our goal is to make sure that everybody who needs a helping hand not only gets one, but that they get the one that works for them. A career at CareCo is about being part of a team that helps to achieve that.

Our Accounts Payable Team Leader is a key member of the Finance Department, providing high level support to the team and the wider organisation. CareCo continues to experience a high level of growth as a company, and this role is pivotal in ensuring our Finance Department is aligned with the continued challenges faced with such growth. This is a fast paced, high volume, transactional role that requires a high calibre individual with a proven track record of delivering successful outcomes and leading a team of people.

This is a full-time permanent position, covering 37.5 hours over a Monday to Friday week, based out of CareCo's Braintree site.

What are my responsibilities?

Responsible for the effective and efficient running of the Accounts Payable function and all related outflows of the business. Team Leader of AP Assistants with monthly one to ones and appraisals. Identify and take ownership of efficiency improvements to be made and highlight these to SLT in a report. Controlling the Accounts Payable mailbox, posting supplier documents ensuring they're coded correctly in the system. Preparing the weekly supplier and employee expense payment runs. Ensure approvals are managed and followed up weekly with the designated approver. Ensuring the supplier statements are reconciled and anomalies investigated immediately. Ensure all Standing Order and Direct Debit payments are processed and reflected correctly in the ledgers, and a register of Standing Orders and Direct Debits is maintained and accurate. Provide month-end review of the Creditors ledger, by reporting and providing commentary on the supplier debit balances. Maintaining supplier master data. Ensure debit balances are resolved within four weeks, provide reporting on this as part of the month-end close process. Communicating with suppliers to process invoicing or payment queries. Dealing with external and internal queries by phone and email. Any other ad-hoc duty as required.

What qualifications & skills are required of me?

Working knowledge of general accounting procedures, accurate supplier reconciliations is key. Previous Accounts Payable Team Leader experience is essential, ideally in a fast paced, high volume transactional role. Strong IT skills to include Microsoft Excel and accounting software. Ability to drive system improvements forward and take ownership of the AP process. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to actively listen to others and relay information clearly to the wider team. The ability to build effective relationships with suppliers. The ability to work well in a team, collaborate with others and work to deadlines.

What would working for CareCo offer me?

Up to 33,000 per annum, depending on experience. 32 days annual leave (including bank holidays), with extra days when you stick with us Access to our employee assistance programme, a 24-hour confidential helpline to support through any life issues. Access to CareMiles, our exclusive staff benefits platform, including a Cycle-to-Work scheme and multiple discounts at various high street brands and supermarkets! Free on-site parking and free yearly flu jabs. 25% employee discount.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Store discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Braintree CM77: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

Accounts payable: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: AP Team Leader - Braintree