Please note, this role is based out of our Manchester Store Support Centre & Home. This is a full time position but we are open to part time/job share applications. If you are looking for part time, please state this and how many hours on your CV.

Why join us

Joining the Finance team at Sainsbury's offers a rewarding opportunity to play a crucial role in managing aged debt and ensuring accurate financial reporting. As a Finance Associate in Credit Control, you will have the chance to proactively chase debt, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy. With a focus on continuous improvement and stakeholder satisfaction, you will contribute to meeting KPIs and maintaining green-rated balance sheets, while also having the support and resources to develop your skills and expertise in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

What you'll do

As a Finance Associate - Credit Control, you will play a vital role in ensuring aged debt is minimised through proactive chasing and accurate reporting and analysis of data that is shared across the team and business. Your responsibilities will include investigating and chasing debt across a diverse ledger using various systems to meet team KPIs, building relationships with internal and external stakeholders, escalating queries and engaging with stakeholders for timely resolution, updating the Aged Debt report with Notes for accurate cash collection, supporting audit deliverables and internal controls management, and ensuring process efficiency improvements are implemented. Your success will be measured by meeting debt KPIs, maintaining green-rated balance sheets, providing timely responses to queries, driving process improvements, and receiving positive stakeholder feedback, showcasing your decision-making authority in recommending process improvements to higher management. Your core skills will include basic accounting knowledge, intermediate Excel proficiency, numeracy, organisation, and strong communication skills, with desirable experience in credit control or accounts payable.

Who you are

You are a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in basic accounting and intermediate Excel skills. Your ability to proactively investigate and chase debt, build relationships with stakeholders, and drive process improvements demonstrates your commitment to meeting KPIs and ensuring accurate financial reporting. With a focus on efficiency and continuous improvement, you excel in reconciling balance sheets, resolving queries, and implementing changes to enhance operational effectiveness, all while maintaining a high level of communication and organisation in a fast-paced financial environment.

Essential Criteria

Demonstrable knowledge of basic accounting principles and processes Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with other Microsoft Office applications Ability to work accurately with numerical data and maintain organised records Effective verbal and written communication skills, suitable for internal and external interactions Able to follow structured financial procedures, including handling invoices, credit notes, and VAT documentation

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