Junior Accounts Payable Specialist

About Us

Ocado Group is a global technology leader reinventing retail through AI and Robotic Engineering. While our technology powers the world’s most advanced fulfilment centres, our people drive our international growth.

We are now launching a new Global Shared Service Centre in Sofia. This hub is the strategic heart of our international finance and people operations, and we are looking for Junior Accounts Payable Specialists to be part of our growing team. 

The Opportunity 

As a Junior Accounts Payable Specialist, you'll be a vital part of our finance department, playing a key role in keeping our day-to-day operations running smoothly. You'll learn the ropes of managing supplier invoices, ensuring payments are made on time, and resolving queries from both suppliers and our own Ocado colleagues.

This isn't just about processing numbers; it's about understanding how a large, successful business operates financially. You'll gain exposure to our financial systems, contribute to improving processes, and ensure everything we do is compliant with financial regulations and relevant Ocado policies. If you're ready to learn, grow, and make a real impact, this is the role for you!

Requirements

• Supporting the team by monitoring dedicated Accounts Payable inboxes to ensure all incoming invoices are sorted and processed promptly. 
• Learning to accurately enter a high volume of invoices and employee expenses into our financial system with speed and precision.
• Assisting in the verification of payment information to ensure all invoices meet company standards before processing.

• Matching invoices with purchase orders and learning how to identify and flag discrepancies for resolution.
• Chasing up invoices to secure the necessary payment approvals, helping the team prevent unnecessary payment delays.
• Supporting the reconciliation of supplier statements and assisting with basic queries to keep our accounts up to date.
• Assisting with weekly BACS runs and other payment cycles, ensuring strict adherence to accuracy and security protocols. 
• Understanding how to accurately process manual payments.
• Acting as a helpful point of contact for internal teams, resolving basic finance-related queries with a service-oriented mindset. 

Essential Criteria

We prioritize potential and desire to learn over years of experience This role is perfect for you if you are:

• You are either a recent graduate (or final-year student) in Finance/Accounting looking to start your career.
• Proficient in English.
• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable navigating new software (intermediate Excel skills are a significant advantage).
• Analytical Problem-Solver: Naturally curious mind and enjoy digging into data to understand how things work .
• Detail-Oriented: You have a sharp eye for accuracy and don't miss a thing.
• Organised: You can keep track of multiple tasks and know how to prioritize your workload to meet deadlines.
• A Team Player: You thrive in a supportive environment and are excited to learn from experienced mentors while contributing to the team's success.

Why you should join us

Sofia is the cornerstone of our global operations. You will work in a fast-paced environment where your work directly impacts the stability and growth of our international teams. 

What We Offer You:

• Hybrid office attendance policy that sees you onsite 60% of your time
• 30 days of “Work from anywhere” program
• 25 days of annual leave
• 100 EUR monthly for food vouchers
• 50 EUR social allowance paid with your monthly salary
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave policy
• Medical plan including health & dental coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance program

Equal Opportunities
Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, age, or disability or union membership status.