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 excellent Accounts Payable Specialists to be part of our growing team. The Opportunity As an 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 Monitoring our dedicated Accounts Payable inboxes to ensure all incoming invoices are handled and processed promptly. Accurately entering a high volume of invoices and employee expenses into our financial system. Verifying payment information and ensuring all invoices are correctly processed. Matching invoices with purchase orders and resolving discrepancies. Proactively chasing up invoices to secure the necessary payment approvals and preventing payment delays. Reconciling supplier statements and resolving any outstanding questions. Assisting with the weekly BACS runs and other payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with security protocols. Understanding how to accurately process manual payments. Acting as a point of contact for our internal teams, resolving their 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 ready to start your career, or an AP specialist looking to step into a senior role by taking ownership of complex processes and sharing your expertise with the wider team. Proficient in English. Tech-Savvy: Comfortable navigating financial software (intermediate Excel skills are a significant advantage). Analytical Problem-Solver: Naturally curious for data, you resolve discrepancies and find efficient solutions. Detail-Oriented: You have a sharp eye for accuracy and don't miss a thing. Organised: You can manage your workload and keep track of multiple tasks. Collaborative Communicator: You can explain financial information clearly and thrive in a supportive team environment. 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 150 EUR monthly allowance for wellbeing or flexible expenses 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. #LI-HYBRID #LI-JK1