About this role
<p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">If you’re someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced finance environment, takes pride in accuracy, and likes being part of a team that keeps the business running smoothly behind the scenes- this could be your next move.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">This is an opportunity to join Boots Hearingcare on a <strong>12 month FTC</strong> as a Finance & Accounts Associate – Accounts Payable, supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business across purchase ledger, supplier payments, reconciliations, and finance administration.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">You’ll play a key role in ensuring invoices are processed accurately, suppliers are paid on time, and financial controls are maintained- backed by the stability, investment and innovation of Boots Hearingcare and Sonova.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#002060">The finance environment</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">You’ll join a supportive Finance team based in our Llandudno Support Office, working closely with colleagues across the business to ensure the smooth running of the purchase ledger and accounts payable processes.</span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">The role offers:</span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Hybrid working – 3 days in our Llandudno Head Office and 2 days from Home.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Exposure to core finance and accounts payable processes</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Opportunity to develop accounting and financial administration experience</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Responsibility for supplier onboarding, reconciliations, and payment processing</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">A collaborative and supportive finance team environment</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">The opportunity to develop within a growing organisation</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">This role is about ownership and impact, not simply maintaining the status quo.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">This role is about reliability, organisation, and ownership- not simply processing invoices.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#002060">The role</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">As a Finance & Accounts Associate – Accounts Payable, you’ll:</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Process daily purchase invoices and match them against purchase order requisitions</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Resolve purchase order and supplier queries efficiently</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Carry out monthly supplier statement reconciliations</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Process supplier BACS payments and issue remittance advices</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Ensure supplier payments are made accurately and within agreed timelines</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Support onboarding of new suppliers in line with Sonova compliance requirements</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Prepare Boots UK commission reports</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Support administration processes including SBS insurance activities</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Assist the wider Finance team where required</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">You’ll help ensure the finance operation runs accurately, efficiently, and professionally while supporting strong supplier relationships and internal controls.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#002060">What’s in it for you</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Competitive salary </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Hybrid working (2 days from home) </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">25–30 days annual leave plus bank holidays </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Boots Discount Card </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Free hearing aids (if required as an employee) </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Free flu vaccination (discounted for family members) </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Pension scheme & life assurance </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Flexible Benefits Box – tailor your package </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Long service awards recognising your contribution </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Supportive working culture with development opportunities </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#002060">What we’re looking for</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Previous experience within finance, accounts payable, purchase ledger, or administration</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Strong IT skills, particularly within Microsoft Excel</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Good attention to detail and organisational skills</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Ability to manage workloads and prioritise deadlines effectively</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Comfortable working within a fast-paced environment</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Strong communication and problem-solving skills</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Team player with a strong sense of accountability and ownership</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Desirable:</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Experience processing supplier invoices or BACS payments</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Experience working with finance systems or ERP platforms</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Understanding of accounting procedures and reconciliations</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">We care. We drive innovation. We strive for excellence. We build the best team.</span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">#BootsHearingcare</span></p>