Your new role
Everyone Together
We’re home to DFS, Sofology, and The Sofa Delivery Company - three distinctive brands with a shared mission to bring great design and comfort into every home, affordably, responsibly, and sustainably.At DFS Group, everyone plays a part. Whether you’re supporting our brands or serving our customers, you’re helping shape the future of furniture retail. Each brand has its own identity and creative direction, but we’re united by a culture that puts people and purpose at the heart of everything we do.Everyone Welcome Across our Group, we're committed to a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and can thrive at work. We celebrate diverse voices, champion inclusion, and support each other through our growing colleague networks. We invest in partnerships that drive change, from supporting Doncaster Pride and introducing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, to partnering with Carers UK and developing leaders with Diversity in Retail. We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. So, if your experience doesn't quite match the specification, we'd still really love to hear from you
Your new role
As our new Accounts Payable Specialist, you will play a crucial part in the smooth functioning of DFS's financial processes, ensuring that payments are processed accurately and on time while adhering to company policies and regulatory requirements. As part of a friendly and welcoming team, we offer flexible hybrid working.
What you'll be doing
- Processing invoices for the group by following company procedures
- Reconciliation of supplier statements and escalation point for query resolution
- Responsible for clearing aged invoices and managing the timely processing of unapproved invoices
- Point of contact for queries and escalations for Suppliers, supported by Senior members of the team
- To support Senior team members of the team as and when necessary with ad hoc tasks
- Prioritisation of workload effectively throughout the day to ensure all requirements are met
The role is for you if...
- You have strong communication (written and verbal) skills
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
- Time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Experience of the process and principles of Accounts Payable within the Finance department
- Computer literate
- Good working knowledge on Open Accounts (desired but training will be given) or a similar accounts payable system
DFS Benefits
- Competitive Pay based on experience
- Company Car
- Potential Annual Bonus Scheme: Contribute to our success and get rewarded for it
- Growth and Training: Learn new skills and develop your career with us
- Leave: Enjoy a great holiday allowance, with the option to buy 5 extra days. Take advantage of our enhanced leave for Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental, and Adoption, plus a paid volunteering day each year
- Discounts: Get 30% off DFS and Sofology products for yourself, plus discounts for friends and family - and savings at big brands like Sainsbury’s, ASOS, and IKEA
- Wellbeing Perks: Access healthcare services, an Employee Assistance Programme, and discounted gym memberships
- Pension and Savings: Join our Group Pension and Sharesave schemes
- Life Assurance & Sick Pay: Peace of mind with Life Assurance and Company Sick Pay