Accounts Specialist

Summary

£33,000* - £41,800* per annum | 30-35 days’ holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re curious, collaborative and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work.

Just like you.

As a Lidl Accounts Specialist, you’ll be responsible for accounts receivable and accounts payable activities. From looking after our property portfolio invoices, to month and year end tasks, you will be supporting and strengthening the accounting function. You’ll also be fundamental in doing reconciliations and supporting the wider Accounting department.

In return, we’ll give you a competitive salary based on equal opportunity and pay structures, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and life outside of Lidl.

We’re proud to be a diverse, secure and fast-growing business, so we’ll make sure you have access to the right training and real opportunities to build your career as well.

What you'll do

• Managing incoming payments for the wider business
• Raising, coordinating and managing tenant property portfolio invoices
• Invoice processing
• Manage and develop accounts receivable processes
• Process improvement of existing ways of working
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders and the wider Accounting department
• Support month end/year end closing
• Review account transactions to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Assisting with queries from, and delivery of data to, internal and external parties
• Supporting the key accounting departments where required (Allocate payments to other departments)
• Adhoc tasks where required

What you'll need

• Previous accounting experience is essential
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in partnering with stakeholders
• Excellent computer skills - including Microsoft Excel, and accounting packages, preferably with experience of SAP FI
• Passionate about the topic with great organisational skills
• Able to multi -task and independently manage workload
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to work in a team in a collaborative way
• Knowledge of the German language is desirable but not essential

What you'll receive

• 30-35 days holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in-store discount
• Ongoing training
• Enhanced family leave
• Pension scheme
• Plus, more of the perks you deserve

If you’re ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.

*Includes additional 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.