At Bed Bath N’ Table we are in the business of helping our customers to turn their houses into homes where they can create wonderful and lasting memories with family and friends.
We are looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to join our team based at our global head office located in Hawthorn.
Who We Are:
At Bed Bath N’ Table we are in the business of helping our customers to turn their houses into homes where they can create wonderful and lasting memories with family and friends.
Operating since 1976 and with over 180 stores across Australia, New Zealand and Singapore (and growing!), Bed Bath N’ Table is a true Australian owned business success story.
Why Join Us:
- Staff discount of 30% off full price items and an additional 15% off reduced items
- Great inner-city location in the vibrant Glenferrie café district of Hawthorn, close to public transport
- Invaluable experience as part of the broader, fast paced finance team
- Competitive salary package
The Position
We currently have a position for an experienced Accounts Payable Officer (Imports) to join our Finance team in a full-time capacity based at our support office in Hawthorn, Melbourne.
This role is one of three Accounts Payable Officer positions that reports directly into our Financial Accounting Manager and is primarily responsible for managing all overseas stock purchase invoices by-
- Ensuring all overseas supplier invoices are paid for accurately and on time to avoid delays.
- Liaising with our freight forwarder to ensure the timely clearance of overseas shipments.
- Assisting the Finance Manager with the management of FX coverage of these shipments.
Areas of accountability also include:
- Managing the AP function for overseas purchases including invoice processing and payments
- Updating costing sheets for all purchases and reviewing price variances
- Approving all freight-forwarder customs invoices for overseas purchases
- Supplier account management
- Monthly reconciliation of Goods Received / Purchase Order clearing general ledger accounts
As part of the AP team, this role also provides leave cover for the other AP officers to alleviate allowing the successful candidate to gain exposure in other areas of the business.
The Perfect Profile
We are proud of our unique, privately owned business model and we are therefore looking for someone who has a passion and a strong understanding of how a family run business operates. We are also looking for a candidate that has:
Skills and experience:
- Previous accounts payable experience, particularly Goods Received/Purchase Orders
- An understanding of Shipping/Customs documentation would be an advantage
- Previous experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central system
- Previous experience with AP Automation (OCR invoice scanning) would be advantageous
- Proficiency in MS office – Excel, word, outlook
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication
We Would Love to Hear from You:
If you have the skills, experience and motivation to succeed in this role and want to be part of a friendly and supportive team environment we want to hear from you.
Apply now to find out more!