- Croydon, United Kingdom
- Head-Office
- Full Time
- Permanent Contract
- £ Competitive
About the Role
🌟Join Superdrug Head Office- Make a Real Difference Every Day!🌟 📍Location: East Croydon 🎉Why Superdrug? Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based by East Croydon station is a fantastic environment filled with hundreds of brilliant personalities. Role Purpose: 💡Here's what's in it for you: 🔒 For information on how we manage and store your data please go to https://www.superdrug.jobs/privacy-policy/
🕒Hours: 37.5 | 9.00am - 5.30pm - Hybrid working available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station.
💷Salary: Competitive
We’re a team that puts our customers and our teams at the heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service and fun.
Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling.
📅Here's the exciting
bit… A day includes:
Responsible for providing back-office finance admin support, the Accounts
Payable Administrator will ensure all overhead, property and commercial vendor
payments related to all Superdrug and Savers stores are accounted for and
reported correctly, supporting the brands to continue to trade efficiently
and delight customers across all channels. This role reports to the AP Manager for
AS Watson Health & Beauty UK.
A typical day in this role includes:
Ensuring all invoices processed in a timely manner
Proactively responding to and resolving stakeholder and supplier queries and escalating where necessary
Processing and prioritizing payments in line with payment schedule and business need
Reconciling all bank accounts and investigation to ensure cleared on a timely basis
Reconciling vendor accounts to statement and following best practice in relation to vendor balance sheet accounts
Championing finance policies, processes and procedures
Supporting the continual development of processes and procedures to improve efficiency
Ensuring accurate reporting and compliance processes are followed, including completion of all month end tasks
Regular review of supplier aging and development of action plans to resolve aged items
Interacting with a variety of stakeholders: Commercial, supply chain, procurement, property functions
Stakeholders from outside the BU: Key vendors and suppliers
Other adhoc activities as directed
This job is a good fit for you if:
You’re a real self-starter and can take initiative to deliver results for our customers
You have a passion for delivering great service to your stakeholders and have high levels of integrity
You understand the importance of your role in the team and how it impacts the customer
You are good at building strong collaborative relationships
You are comfortable challenging the status quo and sharing ideas with the team
You are excited by finding ways to improve process and making things easier for the team
You have strong attention to detail and can see the ‘big picture’
You get satisfaction though finding creative solutions to issues
You see every interaction with the customer as an opportunity to brighten their day.
Discover new ways to work that put a smile on our customers and team members faces,
making every shopping experience delightful
Can be ‘The Best You’ using positive language and behaviours with customers and team
members
You team up with others to find solutions through Ai and thrives on the strength of working together.
You always seek out fresh ways to work through technology and/or Ai that can boost the business and move things forward
Actively develop your ability to use AI effectively and think critically about outputs
Strengthen Human Touch - Keeping the human element strong: You balance AI efficiency with human coaching, empathy, and team cohesion
What you’ll need:
A quick learner who can work to a deadline
A keen eye for detail and a passion for finance
Good understanding of Excel
Experience of working in a shared service environment would be ideal
To be the voice of customers and orchestrate the organisation to live the brand purpose and inspire a customer-first culture to build customer love in every touchpoint of our Online and Offline platform
Is committed to join in, have some fun and celebrate everyone’s hard work
Builds great working relationships based on trust, respect and considers other’s needs.
Location
Superdrug Head Office, 51 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EU, United Kingdom
Why Work With Us?
Join our team at Superdrug, where we embrace exciting challenges that make a real difference. We provide a supportive environment where your innovative ideas and proactive spirit are not just welcomed but celebrated. Where you can be you! Are you ready to make your mark with us?
Bonus
We have a competitive bonus scheme here and if you reach all of your targets you can achieve up to a 15% on Target /30% Max, alongside your March salary!
Pay Review
We review our pay every year and any increases will take effect from 1st January.
Pension
Saving for retirement is one of the best investments you can make for your future, we can help you with that! If you contribute 5% we’ll contribute pension contributions up to 7%.
Private Medical
You have the option to opt into our Private Medical Insurance scheme. We will pay for your individual cover. You can also add parent and children to this at your own cost.
Aviva Digicare Workplace+
You and your family will get access to an app that gives you free healthcare services like Digital GP, mental health consultations and an annual health check!
Holiday
You’ll get 25 days holiday to use when you like, plus 8 UK bank holidays (pro rated if you work part time). We’ll also increase your holiday the longer you stay, rising to 28 after 3 years, up to 30 after 5 years! You can also buy or sell some each year.
Stream
The Stream app allows you to track how much money you’re earning throughout the month and take up to 40% of it ahead of pay day, giving you more pay flexibility. You will also have access to lots of discounts, a financial coach and a competitive saving pot.
Product Samples & Events
We're often welcoming our suppliers to come in and talk to the team about great new products launches as they’re landing in store. Keep your eye out in the Head Office Cafe to get your hands on some freebies!
Amazing Team
Superdrug is a place for everyone. We respect every voice and celebrate individuality. Enjoy team incentives and fun! If you’re passionate and resilient, Superdrug is the place for you!
Team Member Discount
Enjoy perks like 30% off on Superdrug Own Brand products and 10% off on other brands. This includes our Superdrug Health Clinics and Superdrug Online Doctor! We also have friends and family events, where we increase your discount and allow you to share it!
Fantastic Fun
Work at Superdrug is not just work, it’s a fun-filled journey. We create a vibrant atmosphere filled with positivity. Every day brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and make a difference in the lives of our customers and colleagues.
Inspiring Futures
Superdrug is dedicated to inspiring careers We offer a variety of learning opportunities, including bespoke training programs that equip employees with the skills necessary to advance and transition into different roles within the head office.
Journey to Joining Our Amazing Team
Submit Your Application
Apply online with your CV, highlighting how your skills align with the role at Superdrug.
Initial Screening
Our recruitment team will review your application and contact you if it matches our requirements to confirm you are comfortable with the core details of the role and to get to know you better!
First Interview
If selected, you will be invited to a competency-based interview with the line manager via teams.
Second Interview
If further selected, you will attend a face-to-face interview at our Head Office. Depending on the role, you may be asked to prepare a presentation or complete a task for technical positions. You will be informed in advance if this is required.
Offer & Contract
Upon a successful application, you will receive a job offer and contract outlining the specifics of your role, salary, and benefits. Once accepted, we will initiate the onboarding process to collect all necessary details from you.
Onboarding
After completing your onboarding, your line manager will contact you to extend a welcome and address any questions you may have to ease first-day nerves. You will then be provided with a comprehensive induction plan designed to ensure your success.
Questions? We have answers!
Check out our FAQ page for more.
How do I apply?
It's simple! Start by searching for a job. When you find a position that interests you, click the 'Apply Now' button next to the job title at the top of the page. Then, follow the instructions.
How can I track my application?
You can track your application's progress by logging in with your email address and password. If you haven't received an update yet, your application is still under review, and we will reach out to you as soon as possible. Please also check the email account you used to apply, including your junk folder, to ensure you haven't missed any communication from us.
How do I know if my application has been recieved?
Once submitting your application, you should shortly receive an email to your inbox confirming that your application has been submitted.
I wanted to apply for a position I saw here, but its not listed anymore, can I still apply?
We frequently update our job listings, adding new positions and removing those that are filled or no longer open. If you don't see a job listed, keep checking back as new roles are always being posted.
How can I progress from a Team Leader role within Superdrug?
We have a programme called RMT: Retail Management Training, which is a 3-month development programme to advance management skills and upskill behaviours, helping Team Leaders to be ready for that Assistant Manager role. This is a great way to take that next step into a management role within Superdrug.
Requirements to apply:
You need to be a Team Leader for at least 6 months in the business, be confident in your role and be wanting to take the next step into an Assistant Manager role.
You will have already demonstrated your skills, willingness to travel to other stores to gain experience and build your network, and have completed a career conversation or interview with your Line Manager and Area Manager to confirm your readiness for the programme.
Can I apply for multiple roles?
Yes, you can apply to multiple roles! However, we recommend that you focus on positions that truly align with your skills, interests and location preferences. When applying for several roles, please ensure that your applications are tailored to each position’s specific requirements. You will be assessed based on how well you match the criteria for each role and may be invited to interview for multiple positions. Take the time to consider which roles best suit your location, strengths and career goals to make the most of your application.
What training will I receive?
You will spend your first four weeks training with one of our Store Managers at a designated training store. After that, in your own store, the management team and Area Manager will continue to support you with guidance on operations, leadership, and any challenges you may face.
