Job Description

Are you a dynamic individual that has a keen customer focus and a great interaction with suppliers? A rare opportunity has arisen within our Accounts Payable department for a Senior Accounts Payable Clerk at our Rosehill Head Office, Carlisle.

ABOUT US

Every day we provide rural and agricultural communities with the support they need to succeed. Whether they are after a healthier herd or flock, increased yields, faster growth rates, a decent return on their land or even just a helping hand. We have the people, products, and services to help our customers get from where they are now to where they want to be. This is why every role at Carr's Billington is hugely important to our shared success and why we welcome talent from across all different backgrounds to work across our retail, feed, machinery, fuel and central support divisions.


Carr's Billington Agriculture is a subsidiary company of The Billington Group, who are also the proud owner of Criddle & Co., English Provender Company and Billington Foods.

The Job

You will be a senior point of contact for suppliers and an escalation point for the Accounts Payable team. You will ensure that supplier invoices are accurately coded, approved, and processed. As a key member of the team, you will be on hand to support with resolving supplier disputes, you'll demonstrate problem-solving skills and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You will actively look for ways to move the department forward and streamline processes.


Verify accuracy of invoices, ensuring correct coding is applied and that invoices are paid within the suppliers specified terms


Allocation of direct debit and proforma payments to ensure unallocated payments are kept to a minimum


Review supplier statement reconciliations and rectify any discrepancies


Assist with the distribution of workload amongst the team and supporting with training when needed


Become an ambassador for the AP automation solution and a key department contact for training and support


To support the Accounts Payable supervisor in ensuring the team are hitting weekly & monthly targets


To manage the employee expenses and company credit card processes


To accurately process supplier payment runs on a weekly basis.


To be an advocate of change within the team and help with process improvements across the department.


To help build relationships with internal and external stakeholders by answering queries in a timely and helpful manner


Adhering to agreed processes and controls, ensuring compliance with best practice


Performing other similar duties and responsibilities as and when required to support the finance team of a team in a fast-paced environment


To adhere to Company and Group policies and procedures, including but not limited to those relating to Safety, Health and Environmental

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALITIES REQUIRED

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment


Proven track record of process improvements


Ability to multitask


Strong excel skills (VLookUps & Pivot Tables)


Previous experience of training stakeholders of varying seniority levels


Ability to communicate effectively with all levels across the organisation


Strong attention to detail


Enthusiastic and positive attitude


Strong initiative and proactive approach


A genuine interest in developing others and moving the department forward


Practical problem solver

BENEFITS

As part of The Billington Group we offer a wide range of employee benefits including:


An attractive salary package.


Annual salary reviews in September each year.


A minimum of 25 days annual leave.


Opportunity to work for a well-established family-owned business with ambitions for growth and innovation.

Your Health

Health Assured:

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which offers counselling and health and wellbeing advice.

Sick pay:

Generous company sick pay entitlement.

Health Cash Plan:

A health cash plan allowing colleagues to claim back money spent on everyday health care such as optical, dental, physiotherapy and much more.

Your Lifestyle

Staff Discount:

Colleagues are eligible for a generous staff discount on selected products at our Country Stores.

Cycle to work scheme:

A salary sacrifice scheme saving you tax on the purchase of a new bicycle and associated equipment.

Flexible life assurance and critical illness cover:

Choose to increase the level of life assurance cover already provided to you by the company or add critical illness cover, all at preferential rates.

Perks At Work:

Access to an exclusive member's discount website with over 3,500 brands where you can save money and earn cashback on spends from grocery shopping to holidays.

Salary finance benefits:

Savings schemes, preferential rate loans and wage advances all through payroll as well as tools for financial education.

Your Future

Pension:

Enrolment into the Company pension scheme after 3 months of employment.

Training & Development:

Role specific training and ongoing training and development opportunities identified through our annual appraisal process.