Accounts Payable Assistant – UK Overheads – 12 month FTC

Company: JD Sports Fashion
Apply for the Accounts Payable Assistant – UK Overheads – 12 month FTC
Location: Bury
Job Description:

This is JD. Born in 1981. Built for Now. At JD, we don’t just sell sneakers and outdoor gear, we set trends, break boundaries, and build communities. Whether you’re on the shop floor, behind the scenes, or driving innovation, every role here plays a part in shaping the future of our industry. We’re fast-paced, fearless, and unapologetically ambitious. We celebrate authenticity, thrive on collaboration, and never stop pushing forward, if you’re ready to bring your energy, ideas, and personality to a team that values them. This is your moment. This is JD. Are you in?

Accounts Payable Assistant – UK Overheads Reporting to: Overheads Accounts Payable Supervisor Department: Finance Location: JD Sports Fashion PLC, Edinburgh House, Hollinsbrook Way, Pilsworth, Bury, BL9 8RR

Overview of role: To ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices within the JD UK group

Key Duties:

Responsibilities:

  • Ensuring delivery of accurate processing of high volumes of invoices to pre agreed KPIs
  • Responsibility for the nominal coding of invoices with no supporting purchase order
  • Regular reconciling of supplier statements
  • Dealing with supplier queries.
  • Dealing with queries / enquiries from internal colleagues.
  • Daily scanning of invoices with no supporting purchase order number.
  • Applying strong controls to deliver a no surprise month end process Skills/Experience/Knowledge needed:
  • Strong Communication and Influencing skills
  • Ability to achieve high levels of accuracy whilst working under pressure
  • Experience of working within a fast paced Accounts Payable environment Hours per week: 40 We know our colleagues work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits including staff Discount On JD Group and other brands within the organisation and personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work. Thank you for your time #JD

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Posted: September 27th, 2026