Finance and Accounts Associate - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

About the Role

Join Boots Hearingcare as a Finance & Accounts Associate on a 12-month fixed term contract, providing key support for day-to-day financial operations such as purchase ledger management, supplier payments, reconciliations, and finance administrative tasks. This role plays a vital part in ensuring accurate invoice processing, timely supplier payments, and maintaining financial controls within a dynamic finance environment backed by Boots Hearingcare and Sonova’s resources.

Responsibilities

• Process daily purchase invoices matching them with purchase order requisitions.
• Resolve queries related to purchase orders and suppliers promptly.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of supplier statements.
• Execute supplier payments via BACS and send remittance advice documents.
• Ensure supplier payments are completed accurately within agreed deadlines.
• Support the onboarding of new suppliers in accordance with Sonova compliance standards.
• Compile Boots UK commission reports.
• Assist with administrative duties including insurance activities related to SBS.
• Provide support to the wider Finance team as needed.

Work Environment & Benefits

• Hybrid working pattern: 3 days at Llandudno Head Office, 2 days remote.
• Exposure to essential finance operations with a chance to enhance accounting and administration skills.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture in a growing organisation.
• Competitive salary with benefits including 25–30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Boots discount card, free hearing aids for employees (if needed), flu vaccination perks, pension scheme, life assurance, and a customizable flexible benefits package.
• Recognition through long service awards and opportunities for professional development.

Candidate Profile

• Experience in finance, accounts payable, purchase ledger, or related administration roles.
• Proficient IT skills, especially with Microsoft Excel.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational capabilities.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines efficiently in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving aptitude.
• Positive, proactive mindset with eagerness to learn and grow.
• Collaborative team player demonstrating responsibility and ownership.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience handling supplier invoice or BACS payment processing.
• Familiarity with finance or ERP systems.
• Understanding of accounting principles and reconciliation procedures.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Boots Hearingcare and Sonova champion diversity and inclusivity, guaranteeing fair employment opportunities without discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any legally protected characteristic.