Accounts Assistant

Vivienne Westwood; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned fashion retailer located in London is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a full-time role. The successful candidate will manage accounts receivable, assist with month-end processes, and handle credit control tasks. Ideal applicants will have 1-2 years of experience in finance, strong computer skills, and a keen interest in the fashion and retail sector. The role offers various benefits, including staff discounts and health support.

Benefits

Staff discounts

Health & Wellbeing support

Gym Discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Pension Scheme

Training and hands-on experience

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with SAP is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Handle accounts receivable including raising invoices.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures.
• Support annual audits and administrative duties.

Skills

Excellent computer skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Organizational skills

Interest in fashion and retail

Tools

SAP

Word

Excel

Job description

We are excited to offer an opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team on a full-time basis for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role will be based in our head office in London.

The Accounts Assistant will be responsible for handling accounts receivable, including raising invoices, posting payments, credit control, and supporting month-end processes and audits. The role requires close collaboration with internal teams and external partners to ensure financial accuracy and timely collections.

Accounts Receivable

• Raise core and non-core invoices, proformas, and credit notes.
• Ensure financial information is accurately set up on the integrated ERP system.
• Ensure UK sales operations are completed within set deadlines.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures.
• Send seasonal deposit requests to wholesale customers.
• Post payments received in a timely and accurate manner.
• Process letters of credit.
• Liaise with internal departments (Customer Care, Showroom, Marketing, Licensing, Couture, etc.) to gather necessary information for raising financial documents.
• Work with Customer Care to resolve queries with wholesale customers and department stores.
• Liaise with the Logistics team and external logistics partners regarding export shipments.
• Process commissions, consultancy fees, and royalty invoices.
• Support with reviewing customer payment terms during new season campaigns.

Credit Control

• Issue monthly statements to customers.
• Liaise with Customer Care for client remittances.
• Ensure timely collection of outstanding balances to minimise the risk of bad debts.
• Proactively follow up with slow and late payers by chasing deposits, proformas, and aged invoices.
• Reconcile inter-company accounts.

Ad hoc Duties

• Support annual audits and other administrative duties as required.
• Any other ad hoc tasks required.

Please note this is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be required to perform additional duties to fulfil the requirements of the role

Requirements

• 1-2 years' experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
• Excellent computer skills, including advanced proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Experience with SAP is desirable.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail with numbers.
• Highly organised and able to work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Interest in working in the fashion and retail sector

Benefits

• Staff discounts
• Health & Wellbeing support (includes Private Medical Health Insurance, EAP, Gym Discounts, Access to Financial Planning Service, etc.)
• Perkbox Discounts and Wellness Hub
• Cycle to work scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Pension Scheme
• Training and hands-on experience
• Opportunities to build new skills and gain valuable industry knowledge

Vivienne Westwood is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by local government laws.