Finance Associate

Job title:

Finance Associate

Company

Primark

Job description

Job DescriptionFinance Associate – 12 month FTCOur Finance teams are right at the heart of what we do. Surrounded by some of the best Finance specialists in the industry, you’ll bring your own ideas to the business – helping to shape the experience of our customers as part of a forward-thinking team.We are seeking to recruit a Finance Associate to join our Finance Operations Team. The Financial Operations team is responsible for supplier invoice processing, payments and other financial transactional processes. This role will be part of a team with responsibility for one or more of these processes and associated supplier and business engagement. This role is based in Primark Head Office in Dublin. So, if you’re looking for a new, exciting challenge, then this could be the opportunity for you!What You’ll GetThe world is changing and it’s important we support our colleagues. People are at the heart of what we do at Primark so it’s essential we provide the right environment for you to perform at your best. That’s why we offer benefits that put you firstSome of our benefits are: * 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more.

• Flexible Working, opportunity for an early Friday finish, and a subsidised cafeteria.
• Primark Perks – Discounts with some local partner business to our offices

What You’ll Do:
In your role, you’ll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets. Here’s a flavour of your day-to-day:

• Processing of payments using the Oracle Financial System. Methods of payment include automated and manual EFT and cheque issues.
• Processing treasury payments, including Payroll/VAT/TAX on different Banking platforms.
• Managing and clearing AP bank reconciling items in across multiple entities and accounts.
• Ensuring payments are processed and signed off adhering tight deadlines.
• Processing of Direct Debits and Standing orders in the AP module.
• Investigating and correcting rejected payments.
• Responding and working on Payments queries.
• Collaborate with our highly experienced teams to ensure all transactions are processed in accordance with our policies and procedures and all our inventory & reconciliation processes are completed in line with business requirements.
• Work closely with the business to maximise processing efficiency.
• Generate a high level of customer service to our vendors and business partners.
• Work with our vendors and Sourcing and Procurement functions to maximise processing efficiency and manage compliance.
• Deliver a high level of customer service to our vendors and business partners.
• Work with our 3rd party providers to ensure daily operational interfaces are working as scheduled.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with all stakeholders of Financial Operations.
• Create, validate, and maintain business process procedures.
• Adhere to period end processing and reporting schedules.
• Engage in continuous process quality improvement and enhanced customer service in line with targets and metrics.
• Knowledge of Oracle, Banking platforms, invoices automation tools. Other systems experience is also desirable e.g., experience of P2P systems.
• Participation in projects, testing of new functionality on IT systems, validation of vendor master data, period end processing and reporting and other ad hoc duties as the business requires

What You’ll Bring
Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular:

• Knowledge of Oracle, Banking platforms, invoices automation tools. Other systems experience is also desirable e.g., experience of P2P systems.

• Excellent English both oral and written with additional language a plus.
• Diploma/degree standard of education preferably in a business/administration related discipline and/or an interest in pursuing same.
• Experience in a similar role in a shared service environment is highly desirable.
• Highest level of attention to detail is required.

• Knowledge of supply chain finance payment arrangements.
• Commission, Inspection and supplier claims processes.
• Previous knowledge of customs & duty processes.
• Prior experience of reprocessing and supplier returns.
• Understanding the supply chain and its touch points with Financial Operations.
• Understanding of Buying & Merchandising and its touch points with Financial Operations.
• IT skills to include MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint are essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills – with a proactive curious mind and a desire for continuous learning and development.
• A flexible approach to work and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Be proactive & assertive in reacting to key business requirements in a timely manner.

Ready? Good – because we can’t wait to see what you can offer. You’ll be joining a team of diverse, passionate, and talented individuals where you’ll truly belong, collaborating on projects that will shape the future of our industry. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or another one, and our recruitment team Can determine where your skills may fit in at Primark.Apply to be part of our future and we’ll help you develop yours.If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility requests, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist.All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss.130003BRFunctionFinanceJob ProfileFinance AssociateTime TypeFull-Time

Expected salary

Location

Dublin

Job date

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:04:50 GMT

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