Apprentice - Supplier Payments
- Posted 03 January 2025
- LocationSunderland
- Business Area Apprentice
- Reference040339
Job description
Earn while you learn with our award winning training team
This is an exciting apprenticeship opportunity within our Supplier Payments team based in our Head Office in Sunderland.
Working as part of a lively team the role involves the reconciliation and payment of customer holiday bookings to suppliers. Key areas involve reconciling supplier statements ensure that targets and deadline are met in line with supplier commercial agreements, ensure that queries are resolved to a high standard and KPI are met.
Key Responsibilities
Reconciliation and payment of supplier statements for teams allocated suppliers
Investigate statement queries by liaising with tour operators, branches and head office teams
Allocating payments made in all finance systems
Assist with the completion of internal reporting
Gain full understanding of the different trading divisions within the group and their working practices.
Adhere to company service standards
Data Security – You are responsible to ensure all personal and business data is kept secure at all times and any data breaches are reported immediately
Competencies Required
Excellent communication skills, high standard of literacy and email etiquette
Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
Good numerical and problem solving skills
Capable of demonstrating a strong attention to detail
Ability to deliver work in order to meet tight deadlines
Technical Skills Required
Basic knowledge of computer systems i.e. Microsoft Word and Excel with the ability to utilise its key functionalities
Strong attention to detail and accuracy skills
File management skills
Web Navigation Skills
Qualifications/Experience required
- English & Maths grade 4 or above
General
- To be committed and dedicated to completing the customer service Apprenticeship programme within the 12 month timescale, attending all relevant training workshops
- To undertake any other duties that may fall into the job criteria
- To conform with all company policies and procedures including Health and Safety
- To treat all employees, customer and suppliers with dignity and respect
About Hays Travel
As the UK’s largest independent travel agency, Hays Travel specialise in providing good value, quality holidays alongside excellent customer service. We work with all leading suppliers and can package holidays that include hotels, flights, cruises, tours, attraction tickets, and more. We have over 470 Branches throughout the UK and our Head Office based in Sunderland, is home to tour operator teams, finance, marketing, people/HR and IT, plus many more. We have been operating for over 40 years, and continue to grow each year.
Our values
Our SMILE values are embedded in to our Company and ensures our teams work strongly together. You and all of our colleagues will ensure that the Hays Travel values are demonstrated at all times.
- Supportive
- Motivational
- Innovative
- Loyal
- Excellent
What it’s like to work for us?
Whichever location or department you work in, our people are always at the heart of everything we do. We offer a range of training programmes to help you progress personally and professionally, as we know the benefits of promoting and rewarding our hardworking colleagues are extremely important.
Of course, it's not all about work, we're very sociable and there are always lots of team nights-out and company parties. Plus, there are opportunities to travel abroad on educational trips, and you can also take advantage of our colleague discount when booking your own holidays.
This job description is not intended as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the post but simply reflects the key areas involved
Hays Travel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all colleagues. As an accredited employer provider of apprenticeships, we undertake basic checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to ensure the safety of our apprentices for relevant roles.