Supplier Accounts Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Greenbridge, Swindon
WHSmith is one of the UK’s most successful and established retailers. Celebrating our 225th anniversary, we’re still breaking stereotypes and progressing year on year. We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant to work join our High Street and Travel Financial Accounting team. The role will be based at our High Street Head Office in Swindon and we are looking for a talented, dynamic individual to join us.
Accountabilities of the Role:
- Entering invoices and credit notes into the invoice matching system
- Ensuring correct authorisation is obtained for all invoices which do not relate to stock sold
- Correctly matching invoices received to stock updated by our stores and warehouses
- Raising queries for overcharged or missing stock.
- Dealing with debit note queries from suppliers
- Reconciling supplier statements to ensure correct payments are made
- Processing of invoices directly into the ledger system
- Dealing with supplier payment queries
- Assist other members of the team with ad-hoc tasks as required
Requirements for the Role:
- Previous experience in a similar role
- High attention to detail
- Strong organising and prioritising skills
- Numerate and analytical
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Quick learner
- High desire to succeed and take pride in own work
- Unafraid to seek the right person and ask for help
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in the use of Excel (ability to perform Vlookups highly beneficial)
What we can offer you:
Annual bonus based on company performance
Hybrid working model from home and in the office
24 days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days holiday
Finish at 4pm on a Friday
Competitive pension contribution
Staff discount card for stores and online
About Us
WHSmith has a remarkable heritage and we have occupied our place as the ‘Hub of the High Street’ and in our customers’ hearts for 230 years. Since 1792, we’ve grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand, and we’re proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust. Today, we have more than 1700 stores in over 30 countries across the globe, serving millions of customers every year, and you’ll find us at airports, railway stations, hospitals and on the high street.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and basis of disability. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.
Format of Business
FinanceFull Time / Part Time
Full TimePosition Type
PermanentSalary From
competitiveSalary To
competitiveHours / Week
36.25Country
UKCounty
WiltshireJob Code / Grade
BPost Code
SN3 3LRCandidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Other Retail Shops
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Supplier Accounts Assistant roles across WHSmith's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Other Retail Shops.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,645 - £28,362 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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