About THG
We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition.
Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition.
From Manchester to New York, we’re powered by a team of over 2500 people who work together, lead by example, and think BIG.
With us, you’ll go further, faster. What are you waiting for?
Location: Icon 1, WA15 0AF
About Finance at THG
THG Finance is a dynamic and evolving team that covers all areas of finance, including central functions such as accounts receivable and payable, treasury, tax, and internal audit, as well as specific commercial teams for each of our divisions; Beauty, Tech, Consumer, Health, and Brands. As we expand our business and take on new challenges in the form of acquired businesses or new ventures, finance is there to support every step of the way, leading to dynamic and challenging roles. Common characteristics among our team members are the ability to drive change, adaptability, and resourcefulness to ensure we can keep pace with the business, without compromising on financial control or sales performance.
About the Role
Reporting into the Senior OTC Associate, the OTC Associate (AR) will manage divisional Accounts Receivable duties, delivering a ‘world-class’ service to our Customer base and Internal Stakeholders. We adapt a right first time approach to maximise cash and minimise risk by delivering an efficient billing process, alongside effectively managing our Accounting procedures in line with company policy. We are part of a Shared Service Centre environment, proactively engaging in the development of the wider team for the benefit of business growth. The Accounts Receivable Associate acts as a subject matter expert and point of reference for activities or issues related to customer billing and ensures that related processes are executed in line with the Group procedures, according to internal and external audit requirements.
As a Order to Cash Associate (Accounts Receivables) you will:
Customer & Cash Management
- Process customer invoices, credit notes, account adjustments, cash moves, and contras in line with HMRC VAT regulations and company policies.
- Post and allocate cash, ensuring accurate bank statement and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Proactively manage customer queries and maintain the Customer Portal portfolio, reconciling portal status with aged debt reports.
Reporting & Reconciliation
- Perform daily reconciliation of invoicing reports and process monthly write-offs.
- Deliver weekly divisional performance reports and ensure effective month-end close on Working Day 1.
- Support audit requests and maintain document information controls in collaboration with Sales departments.
Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with Credit Control counterparts to deliver a world-class customer service experience.
- Hold regular meetings with Divisional Financial Controllers and liaise with internal stakeholders and external customers.
- Efficiently manage department mailboxes and foster strong working relationships across finance teams.
Requirements:
- A good knowledge & understanding of Accounts Receivable processes
- Experience of processing a high volume of invoices/credits in multiple currencies
- A good knowledge and understanding of VAT requirements
- A solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word, ACCESS, Outlook and Excel (Understanding V-Lookup, Pivot and Functions as a basic requirement for the role)
- Knowledge of SAGE X3 advantageous
- Track record of high performing standards and hitting deadlines consistently
Qualification:
- Fluent in English, verbal and written
- Understanding of Basic Credit Control Practices
- Confident of communicating by Telephone or email
- Excellent attention to detail
- Positive ‘Can-Do’ Attitude
What's in it for me?
Career Development
- Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.
- Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.
Enhanced Leave
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy your day off on us!
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
- Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
- Buy back up to 3 days each year.
- Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12-months.
Wellbeing Support
- Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
- Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.
- State-of-the-art on-site gym.
- Access to our on-site physio.
Other Perks
- Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
- Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
- Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
- On-site staff shop.
- Access to on-site barber.
- Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation.
- Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.
THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.
THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.
