Accounts Payable Accountant

Accounts Payable Accountant | Luxury Brand | Up to £45,000 (depending on experience) + fantastic benefits

London | Full Time | Flexi hours

Are you passionate about finance and eager to work with one of the world's most prestigious luxury brands? We are very proud to be exclusively working with our client who is seeking a detail-oriented and driven Accounts Payable Accountant to join their dynamic team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-standard environment and takes pride in delivering excellence. You'll play a key role in managing financial processes, optimising accounts payable operations, and building strong relationships across the business. If you have a keen eye for detail, enjoy problem-solving, and love working as part of a collaborative team, this could be the perfect role for you.

• Lead process improvements within accounts payable, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, strengthen controls, and streamline operations.
• Oversee vendor management, including maintaining the supplier database, conducting periodic supplier reviews (including credit checks), and tracking key contract performance indicators.
• Act as the primary finance contact for internal stakeholders and external suppliers, ensuring smooth purchase order (PO) management and reconciliation of vendor accounts.
• Assist with inbox management and invoice processing as needed.
• Coordinate and execute weekly and monthly payment runs.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing process to ensure accuracy in payables accounts.
• Manage the fixed assets process, driving improvements in asset tracking and reporting.
• Collaborate with the Senior Financial Accounting Manager on various projects and ad hoc tasks.
• Provide training and guidance to the wider finance team as required.
• As the role evolves, responsibilities may be adjusted based on team and business needs.

• Experience in accounts payable within a mid-to-large-sized Retail organisation - Not essential
• Proven track record of implementing process improvements and driving efficiencies in accounts payable.
• Proactive and results-driven approach, identifying opportunities to add value beyond core responsibilities.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Advanced Excel skills, including data manipulation and analysis using formulas.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build strong relationships across the business.
• Team-oriented mindset, with a willingness to collaborate and support finance colleagues.
• Solid understanding of double-entry accounting principles; experience with fixed assets and VAT is a plus.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience using SAP - Ideal but not essential

Accounts Payable Accountant Benefits:

• 25 days paid holiday together with the usual public holidays
• Lunch and travel allowance (over £3,000 value per annum)
• Staff Discount and Staff Sales
• Interest free Season Ticket Loan
• Wellness Benefit (£350 per annum)
• Pension, Private medical, PHI, Life Assurance Scheme and a Dental Scheme

Join a brand where tradition meets innovation, and where your passion for finance can shine in a luxury retail setting!

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