Accounts Payable Assistant EMEA (6 Month FTC)

Dr. Martens; England; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Dr. Martens is hiring an Accounts Payable Assistant EMEA to manage supplier accounts and assist in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment. The role requires expertise in purchase ledger accounts, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to team success. Join this iconic brand known for its inclusive culture and commitment to employee growth.

Benefits

65% off all Docs

Private healthcare

2 paid volunteer days per year

Qualifications

• Extensive working experience within purchase ledger accounts.
• Practical knowledge of purchase ledger function is essential.
• Intermediate Excel skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Processing of invoices and maintenance of supplier accounts.
• Assisting with monthly supplier statement reconciliations.
• Identifying and flagging any issues promptly.

Skills

Purchase ledger accounts

Relationship management

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics (D365)

Excel

Job description

Dr. Martens is a globally recognisable and culturally influential British brand, with over 60 years of rich heritage. As brand custodians, we are lucky to work for a dynamic, thriving, and ethical business, with people from diverse backgrounds, who bring their true selves to work, and where anyone can grow their career.

We are guided by three core values that are at the heart of everything we do: be yourself, act courageously, and show you care. They make us who we are and inspire us to push boundaries, embrace our individuality, and stand up for what's right.

THE GIG

Due to internal movement and progression within the team, we’re excited to be hiring for this role again.

Working in a fast-paced team for the Accounts Payable Team Leader - EMEA, the Accounts Payable Assistant EMEA will be expected to own and manage a selection of EMEA’s supplier accounts and assist the wider team, dependent on business need, across the EMEA entities.

As our Accounts Payable Assistant EMEA, you will be accountable for:

• Processing of invoices and maintenance of supplier accounts including assistance with investigation and resolution of aged transactions as reported in weekly KPI’s and reviewed by the Accounts Payable Manager EMEA

• Processing employee expenses, dependent on business need

• Assisting with monthly supplier statement reconciliations to be completed by Accounts Payable team within a timely manner for review by the Accounts Payable Manager - EMEA

• Assisting the maintenance of EMEA pending invoices log

• Ad hoc reporting as required to the Accounts Payable Team Leader EMEA

• Promote a culture of best practice by ensuring all work is completed to the highest standards and sharing improved ways of working.

• Strive to create efficiencies in the day to day working practices to reduce time spent on repetitive & administrative tasks.

• Identify and flag any issues promptly to the Accounts Payable Senior team.

• Provide cover and assistance to the wider Accounts Payable team and assist in any other ad hoc projects as required.

THE STUFF THAT SETS YOU APART

Put simply, for this role the key things we’re looking for are:

• Extensive working experience within purchase ledger accounts and practical knowledge of purchase ledger function is essential.

• AAT qualification or qualified by experience.

• Microsoft Dynamics (D365), retail, multi-currency, multi-site, & experience of working with European subsidiaries highly desirable.

• Good understanding of the importance of accuracy of nominal ledger postings

• Intermediate excel skills are desirable.

• Organised and conscientious; able to prioritise and follow-up on issues to ensure they are resolved.

• You’ll be a proud custodian to our DM’s culture, embodying what we stand for and encouraging others to the do the same.

• Great relationship management that delivers results through effective teamwork.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Hybrid working

• Welcome to the family free pair of Docs

• 65% off all Docs

• Award-winning ‘Buy As You Earn’ Dr. Martens share plan

• Private healthcare

• A dedicated culture team

• 2 paid volunteer days per year

Are you ready to fill your boots? Apply now.

At Dr. Martens, we are committed to creating an environment in which we can all be our best and bring our authentic selves to work. We encourage applications, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on our brand; helping us to speak authentically to our consumers.

We strive to develop a business where our people can thrive and feel empowered to express themselves. Because we believe everyone should feel supported and included whatever their role in the Dr. Martens community.

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