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Accounts Receivable Supervisor - Maternity Cover FTC
Online and in-stores across the country, our experts are bringing customers’ dreams to life. To continue being the best at what we do, we need the very best people. The big dreamers, go-getters and team players who thrive in fast-paced, high-energy environments.
With over 30 years at the forefront of an ever-evolving industry, we’re always looking for new ways to improve. Embracing new ideas and offering flexible solutions, both digitally and in-store to delight our customers, enhance their shopping experience and inspire our colleagues. And our work is only just beginning.
It’s not all number crunching in the finance department at Carpetright. We’re here to support each area of the business, ensuring they have the right data to make the best decisions. We’re right up there with the latest systems and analytics, not to mention our first-class training and apprenticeships. So, if you’re looking to fast forward your career in finance, this is the place to be.
The Opportunity: Accounts Receivable Supervisor
To support and manage the Accounts receivables team, who reconcile daily tender posted via all channels. This role will be to support the AR team and all their functionality, help them with issues and problems that arise and be the point of call for escalations. The role also needs to support the AP/AR Manager in ad-hoc task and enhance systems and processes.
About the Opportunity
- Supervise the Accounts Receivable (AR) team, ensuring smooth operations.
- Manage payment runs, remittances, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Drive continuous improvements in AR processes and systems.
- Assist in testing and implementation of system upgrades.
- Support reporting requirements for AP/AR Manager and Financial Controller/Finance Director.
- Provide assistance to team members during busy periods and cover workload when necessary.
- Handle AR queries from internal colleagues, external suppliers, auditors, and telephone inquiries, ensuring proper documentation and archiving.
- Additionally, manage HR responsibilities such as holiday approvals, timesheets, reviews, recruitment, and other duties as required.
About You
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role, handling high-volume data.
- Proficiency in Excel, including vlookups, pivot tables, and sumifs.
- Familiarity with D365 is preferred but not essential.
- Strong organisational and communication skills are essential.
- Ability to work autonomously and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Comfortable interacting with colleagues at all levels and leading a team.
- Openness to process changes and a commitment to delivering high-quality work, even under pressure.
Join us on our mission to deliver the best, and in return we’ll give you all the support and training you need to learn new skills, take on more responsibility and become the very best at what you do. Proud to be creating beautiful homes, proud to be driving the customer journey in the fast lane, and proud to be one of us.