Purchase-to-Pay Specialist
About the job
- Experience working within a Purchase-to-Pay, Accounts Payable, or Purchase Ledger environment.
- Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large volumes of data.
- Knowledge of Oracle Fusion Purchase-to-Pay processes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Create new supplier accounts in the enterprise resource planning system.
- Send new account confirmations to new suppliers.
- Maintain and update supplier master data within the enterprise resource planning system.
- Collaborate with internal Procurement and Supplier Management to resolve missing data issues.
- Contact suppliers directly for information as part of the diligence process.
- Liaise with technical colleagues if issues arise.
- Follow Purchase-to-Pay policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and ways of working.
About the company
The Very Group is a digital retailer that runs a family of online brands serving more than 4.5 million customers. It sells a wide range of products—from fashion to electronics—through its online platforms and earns revenue from direct product sales plus its financial services. The core product is the online shopping experience, enhanced by flexible payment options that let customers pay over time. Unlike other e-commerce players that only sell goods, The Very Group integrates consumer credit and payments into its shopping journey, making purchases more affordable. The company emphasizes ongoing innovation and a strong focus on customer experience to improve its platforms and services. It also pursues social responsibility, including mentoring LGBTQ refugees and developing early talent into future leaders. Overall, its goal is to make a broad assortment of products easily accessible and affordable online while building a trusted brand and responsible business practices.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$165M
Headquarters
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Founded
2003
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- February 2026 refinancing cut debt £150 million and lowered coupon rates through 2030.
- September 2026 marketing leadership hires and campaigns signal renewed brand investment and growth ambition.
- Trading improved through March 2026, with revenue up 0.3% and operating profit £173.5 million.
What critics are saying
- Carlyle's September 2026 sale failure leaves Very trapped under leveraged ownership and financing pressure.
- £2.3 billion borrowings and a £500 million 2025 loss keep refinancing risk acute.
- Teleperformance's March 2026 customer-care transfer shows ongoing cost-cutting that can damage service and retention.
What makes The Very Group unique
- Very combines retail and credit, monetizing purchases through its in-house financing engine.
- Its multi-category digital model spans fashion, home, electronics, and branded credit-led commerce.
- Long-lived securitization funding supports scale and gives Very structural access to customer affordability.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Options
- Paid Vacation
- Training Programs
- Employee Discounts
- Performance Bonus