Finance Apprentice

This is an opportunity to be part of a team at the heart of the Birlea business.

The Finance team are crucial to ensure that business processes run smoothly and efficiently. This role will report into the Accounts Payable Manager, who is responsible for ensuring timely payment of suppliers (which are based on appropriate purchase orders and invoices being raised and processed). We are looking for someone who is hard working and works well in a friendly team. Your main duties will include:

• Processing of purchase orders and purchase invoices, with other internal departments
• Verifying and reconciling supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies
• Processing business credit card transactions
• Processing of sales invoices; including working with Transport team to obtain proof of delivery confirmations where relevant

Embark on a career journey with Birlea, where your skills will not only be valued, but will also drive our continued growth and success. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic company, we would love to hear from you.

• At the workplace with a 3 hour intense learning sessions via teams, once every 2 weeks

• Opportunity to become a key member of the Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable Team, whilst studying for further qualifications
• Beyond academic qualification Birlea keenly supports employee development through ongoing training
• In the future, opportunity to become further involved in business analysis and financial reporting, leading to reporting business results and providing business insights to senior leadership

• Competitive salary, and part of company bonus arrangements
• A good holiday package, including your birthday-day off and ½ day Christmas shopping
• Pension Scheme
• Healthcare cash plan
• Access to scheme that gives offers and discounts at variety of retailers.
• Ability to buy Birlea products at wholesale prices or discounts

Birlea is a leading furniture importer/wholesaler in the UK who have grown to be one of the largest companies in the furniture sector. Our teams search the world to bring home something a bit different. From traditional classics to the latest contemporary designs, we supply inspiring furniture that is of the highest quality as well as great value for money that we know our customers will love.  A business with over 25 years’ experience we always listen and never lose sight of the things that matter. We pride ourselves on being an efficient, dynamic company setting trends for others to follow.

The business has ambitious growth plans, specifically targeting doubling in size in the next five years, and need the right people to help deliver this growth.