Job Description
Accounts Payable - Beauty Retailer – Immediate Start
Exclusive Beauty retailer has an immediately start requirement for an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger Accountant to join the finance department for an initial 4 to 8 weeks. This role would suit someone who has accounts payable experience working in retail or FMCG. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a leading international brand.
The Responsibilities - Responsible for:
Controlling the Purchase ledgers for the UK and EMEA business
Controlling Accounts Payable for Non-stock suppliers
Key Job Accountabilities
Ensuring AP Dashboard is up-to-date and generate reporting requirements and explanations for the AP Manager
Controlling the Creditor balances; maintaining payment terms, adjustments and restatements when necessary
Maintaining AP Controls; month end reporting and updates, improving creditor days
Ensuring that we are prioritising payments in accordance with due date
Keeping general ledger up to date with invoices and payments; and validating invoices
Monitoring discount opportunities; resolving payment discrepancies; ensuring credit is received where due
Ensuring we meet all payment terms
Maintain the weekly invoice log for the Finance Leadership team to send out weekly
Controlling new supplier set up process across the UK, enforcing controls where necessary
Complete supplier statement reconciliations on a timely basis
Ensure all month-end postings are made on a timely basis
Ensure all Balance Sheet creditor accounts are reconciled monthly
Preparation of source documentation for the weekly payment run, to ensure the AP Manager has appropriate documentation to review for sign off
Liaising with external suppliers to ensure all invoice requirements are met and payment is processed in a timely manner
The Person:
Experience in Accounts Payable is required
Ability to adapt to fast paced environment
Attention to detail essential
Advanced excel skills (Vlookups, Pivot tables, Sum If, Indirect etc)
Flexible & proactive, with an eagerness to learn
Positive attitude is essential
Hourly rate: £12.00 p/h to £14.00 p/h