Accounts Payable Specialist
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | Kingston upon Thames, London |
| Area | London, UK |
| Sector | Finance |
| Salary | GBP32000 - GBP38000 per annum + Benefits |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Zachary Daniels |
| Job Ref | BBBH35573_1771833801 |
- Description
Accounts Payable Specialist | Permanent | SW London | Hybrid Working | Up to £38,000 + study support + benefits
Come and join the team!
We have an exciting new opportunity to join our dynamic Finance team as an Accounts Payable Co-Ordinator. As our client expands and embrace this exciting next chapter, our client has a team of dedicated diverse people to offer their valued customers the best possible experience when visiting the stores, shopping online and putting the ranges through its paces.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys ownership, variety and being part of a supportive, down-to-earth team. The environment is collaborative and hands-on people roll their sleeves up, help each other out and just get things done.
You'll play a key role in ensuring stock supplier processes, expenses and core finance controls run smoothly across the business.
The Opportunity
This role sits at the heart of the transactional finance function, taking ownership of stock supplier management and the company expenses process while supporting the wider finance team at month end.
It would suit someone who is highly organised, detail-focused and comfortable working in a busy retail environment where priorities can move quickly.
Key Responsibilities
Stock & Supplier Management
- Manage stock supplier accounts end-to-end
- Input stock and sample invoices and match POs within the finance system
- Review open POs and resolve queries as stock is received
- Act as first point of contact for supplier queries internally and externally
- Prepare weekly BACS payment runs for stock suppliers
- Monitor debit notes and recoveries from suppliers
- Maintain shortages and pending accounts
- Manage landed cost accruals (duty and freight)
- Reconcile supplier statements monthly
- Issue remittances and supplier balance updates
- Support weekly stock cash flow reporting
Expenses & Credit Cards
- Manage the company expenses and credit card process
- Ensure timely and accurate reimbursement of employee expenses
- Monitor compliance with company expense policy
- Support and guide employees on expense submissions
Month End & Team Support
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations
- Provide broader month-end support across finance
- Maintain accurate and well-organised finance records
- Support continuous improvement across finance processes
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Previous experience within a finance or accounts role
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Good Excel and general systems confidence
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisation and time management
- Confident communicator with good interpersonal skills
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Proactive, flexible and solutions-focused
- Comfortable working independently and within a small team
Desirable
- Retail, wholesale or multi-site experience
- Exposure to Microsoft Dynamics (or similar ERP)
Personality Fit
The team are looking for someone who is:
- Down to earth and approachable
- Happy to roll their sleeves up
- Calm and reliable under pressure
- Positive and team-oriented
- Proactive and takes ownership
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, non-corporate environment
What's On Offer
- Hybrid working
- Staff discount
- Supportive and friendly team culture
- Good exposure across the finance function
- Opportunity to grow and develop
- Competitive benefits package
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