- Full ownership of creditors and debtors listing, including month end balance sheet recs for all AP / AR accounts
- Monthly supplier statements & reconciling
- Chasing debtors in a timely manner and ensuring payments are received
- Supplier Invoice processing. Ensure the accurate and timely entry and matching/authorization of invoices onto the purchase ledger
- Credit Control management, manage and drive the credit control function for all debtors, ensuring minimal financial risk to the business
- Managing bi monthly payment runs - identifying when creditor payments are due and raising the payment on time with approval from the FD / Head of Finance
- Manage bank balances and accounts – ensuring sufficient currency in each account for payment runs, cash receipt management
- Expense management, manage timely processing of the expenses process and review and act as second-line responder for expenses outside of policy
- Support Finance Director with cashflow forecasting
- Help implement new ERP system and the move to a “no PO no pay” process and 3 way match.
- Manage GRNI and ensure correct amounts are released to the P&L by speaking regularly with the other departments
- Provide support for internal and external audits
- Look to implement controls and process improvement
- Management of accounts inbox
- Proven experience in both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable with ideally sole charge responsibility.
- Strong knowledge of debits and credits and a solid understanding of accounting principles.
- Strong understanding of Xero and general accounting functions.
- Ability to analyze large sets of financial data and perform account reconciliations.
- Knowledge of GAAP and experience with credit control and debt collection.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Experience in the fashion/retail industry is advantageous, but not essential