Accounts Payable Specialist (sole charge - French desirable)

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing luxury international fashion brand in East London is seeking an Accounts Payable professional. This role involves managing supplier invoices, payment runs, and maintaining supplier relationships, with opportunities for career progression. The company offers a hybrid working model, flexible options, and various perks including a clothing allowance and study support.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Discretionary bonus

Study support

£500 annual clothing allowance

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Beautiful office environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Recent experience in end-to-end Accounts Payable role.
• Experience in Retail/FMCG sector is essential.
• Desire for process streamlining to improve efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Process and code circa 100 supplier invoices daily.
• Prepare and execute nine weekly payment runs in multiple currencies.
• Manage aged payables and assist with month-end close.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Multi-currency experience

Process improvement

Supplier relationship management

French language skills

Job description

Your new company
You will work for a fast-growing luxury international fashion brand with stunning offices located in East London.

Your new role
This is a sole charge Accounts Payable job in which you will undertake end-to-end responsibilities related to AP including (but not limited to):

• Processing and coding circa 100 supplier invoices per day, paying particular attention to ensuring the correct tax application for foreign currency invoices
• Preparation and execution of nine weekly payment runs, in multiple currencies (GBP, EUR, USD)
• Supplier statement reconciliation
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships
• Investigation and resolution of supplier queries
• Assisting with month-end close
• Management of aged payables
• Working closely with other internal teams to improve invoice processing timelines and efficiencies
• Providing support for internal and external audits
• Ongoing process improvement/streamlining

What you'll need to succeed

• The successful candidate will evidence recent, relevant experience working in an end-to-end Accounts Payable role (ideally within a sole charge capacity).
• Relevant industry experience within the Retail/FMCG sector is essential.
• French language skills are highly desirable.
• Multi-currency experience highly advantageous
• Previous experience and desire to be involved in ongoing process streamlining in order to improve efficiencies

What you'll get in return

• Flexible working options are available, with a hybrid working pattern of 3 days in the office and 2 from home each week.
• Discretionary bonus
• Study support
• £500 annual clothing allowance (at cost price)
• 24 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Beautiful offices with on-site coffee/snack bar, river views, and a creative vibe
• Genuine opportunity for career progression and to take on management responsibilities within 12-24 months due to business growth
• You'll work in a mentally stimulating environment where no two days are the same, working alongside people who genuinely care about making a difference.

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