SALARY: COMPETITIVE PLUS BENEFITSLOCATION: MANCHESTER STORE SUPPORT CENTRE, MANCHESTER, M4 3ALCONTRACT TYPE: FIXED-TERM ASSIGNMENTBUSINESS AREA: FINANCE & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTCLOSING DATE: 10 SEPTEMBER 2025REQUISITION ID: 400016905

We’d all like amazing work to do, and real work-life balance. That’s waiting for you at Sainsbury’s. For a FTSE business, we move incredibly fast. When we’re not handling projects, we’re helping all corners of the wider group with what they’re trying to achieve. And around here, you can see the results of your work as soon as you walk into a store, which gives you a real sense of purpose and responsibility. Better still, the team around you will listen to your ideas and opinions, and you’ll have every chance to try something new. The sheer scale and complexity of our set-up means there’s always something else around the corner, and we’ll help and support you every step of the way. We’re trusted to get on with it. So get ready to make things happen here.
Please note, this role is based out of our Manchester Store Support Centre & Home. This is a full time position but we are open to part time/job share applications. If you are looking for part time, please state this and how many hours on your CV.

As a Finance Associate - Credit Control, you will play a vital role in ensuring aged debt is minimised through proactive chasing and accurate reporting and analysis of data that is shared across the team and business. Your responsibilities will include investigating and chasing debt across a diverse ledger using various systems to meet team KPIs, building relationships with internal and external stakeholders, escalating queries and engaging with stakeholders for timely resolution, updating the Aged Debt report with Notes for accurate cash collection, supporting audit deliverables and internal controls management, and ensuring process efficiency improvements are implemented. Your success will be measured by meeting debt KPIs, maintaining green-rated balance sheets, providing timely responses to queries, driving process improvements, and receiving positive stakeholder feedback, showcasing your decision-making authority in recommending process improvements to higher management. Your core skills will include basic accounting knowledge, intermediate Excel proficiency, numeracy, organisation, and strong communication skills, with desirable experience in credit control or accounts payable.