Accounts Payable Specialist

Kennedy Pearce Consulting; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic fashion brand seeks an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to lead the AP function across two entities. This role involves overseeing invoice processing, supplier payments, and compliance with financial controls in a multi-currency environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in accounts payable within stock-based businesses.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior accounts payable role.
• Familiar with multi-currency processing and intercompany accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the accounts payable cycle, from invoice processing to supplier payments.
• Implement and manage AP automation software (Yooz).
• Reconcile bank accounts and credit cards in multi-currency.

Skills

Accounts Payable Management

Multi-Currency Processing

Vendor Management

Financial Reconciliation

Tools

Xero

Yooz

Pleo

Job description

My client is a dynamic, fast-growing fashion brand known for pushing creative boundaries and fostering an innovative culture. With an annual turnover exceeding £50 million, they are expanding the finance function to support continued growth.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to lead the AP function across two business entities, operating within a multi-currency framework. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the accounts payable cycle-from invoice processing to supplier payments-while ensuring robust controls, timely reporting, and process optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up of new and maintenance of existing supplier accounts in Xero in accordance with internal procedures, including processing new supplier forms.
• Process supplier invoices and credit notes, ensuring they have the necessary department approval, are coded to the appropriate accounts, and apply the proper VAT treatment.
• Monitor and manage the accounts payable and finance inboxes, ensuring that all incoming invoices and queries from suppliers, as well as queries from other departments, are promptly addressed.
• Reconciling all the bank accounts and credit cards (multi currency: GBP, USD and EUR).
• Take ownership of Pleo (expense management), including daily monitoring of transactions, following up with users to ensure all invoices are uploaded and correctly coded.
• Assist with the rollout of Yooz, an AP automation software, ensuring smooth implementation and user compliance across all departments.
• Support the finance team with ad hoc tasks as needed.

Candidate Profile

Required Skills & Experience

• Solid track record in senior accounts payable roles, ideally in a stock-based business.
• Familiarity with multi-currency processing and intercompany accounting.

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