Accounts Payable Specialist (sole charge - French desirable)

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high-end fashion brand in London seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage end-to-end AP responsibilities. The role offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on supplier relationships and process improvement. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in Accounts Payable, preferably within the Retail/FMCG sector, and French language skills are desirable. Flexible working options are available, with a career progression path.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Discretionary bonus

Study support

£500 annual clothing allowance

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Beautiful offices with on-site coffee/snack bar

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Recent, relevant experience in an end-to-end Accounts Payable role.
• Experience in the Retail/FMCG sector is essential.
• French language skills are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process and code circa 100 supplier invoices per day.
• Preparation and execution of nine weekly payment runs.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Supplier Relationship Management

Process Improvement

Multi-Currency Handling

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist (sole charge - French desirable)

Description: A great opportunity for an AP Specialist to join a thriving contemporary, high-end fashion brand in London

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.

What you need to do now
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