Accounts Payable Specialist

Lululemon Athletica; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative performance apparel company is seeking a finance professional to join their EMEA Finance team. This role involves supporting Accounts Payable functions, coordinating with the Head Office, and participating in month-end closing activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance or accounting, possess excellent communication skills, and be driven to identify process improvements. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation, connection, and personal responsibility while contributing to a healthier and thriving future for all.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in finance or a similar professional field.
• Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support Accounts Payable functions and coordinate with the Head Office.
• Participate in month-end closing and manage Corporate Credit Card programme.
• Identify improvements in existing processes.

Skills

Finance

Accounting

Vendor Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in finance or accounting

Job description

Business Unit: Store Support Centre (SSC)

Time Type: Full-time

Description & Requirements

Who we are

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

About this team

The EMEA Finance team comprises Accounting, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. We support our business partners with operational processes such as invoicing and payment, purchase orders, vendor management, expenses and cash management across our 11 EMEA markets.

A day in the life: what you’ll do

• Support Accounts Payable functions independently, including vendor invoice and staff reimbursement
• Co-ordinate with Vancouver Head Office Accounts Payable team, to resolve any payments issues
• Review our On Time Payments reporting for EMEA and work with cross functional teams to boost on time payments
• Participate in month end closing, including but not limited to unbilled invoice accruals, Intercompany journals and reconciliations
• Manage our Corporate Credit Card programme, ensuring employees submit expenses in a timely manner
• Provide regular training to educate business teams on accounts payable flow and payment system independently, to facilitate payment/reimbursement processes
• Identify continuous improvements in existing processes and ways of working
• Handle other ad-hoc tasks as assigned from time to time by the Finance Manager

Qualifications, skills & experience

• Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting or related field.
• 2+ years experience working in finance or similar professional field.

Must haves

• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
• Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.
• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working.