Accounts Payable Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Jellycat

Jellycat

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Creating original and innovative luxury soft toys, Jellycat combines luxurious fabrics with quirky and cute designs and sells its products online and via stockists throughout the UK, Europe and the rest of the world.

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join our Financial Control & Reporting team responsible for managing supplier invoices and payments.

As the Accounts Payable Assistant, you will be responsible for efficiently processing invoices, managing payment runs, and ensuring accurate posting of transactions into our accounting system.

Reporting directly to the Senior Management Accountant, you will play a critical role in maintaining strong vendor relationships, optimizing cash flow, and supporting the overall financial health of the organization.

You'll be;

Process nonPO supplier invoices timely and accurately
Monitor nonPO invoices awaiting approval and ensure that department budget holders are approving timely to ensure timely payments
Prepare and be accountable for all nonstock payment runs
Maintain compliance with the supplier setup process by coordinating with various departments and suppliers
Manage Concur expense reimbursement system alongside rest of AP team
Post purchase ledger entries into the accounting system, including invoices, payments and allocations
Manage of direct debits around supplier payments and administration of company credit cards
Support in preparation of monthly accruals and prepayments
Perform month end balance sheet reconciliations
Implement and adhere to internal controls
Assist with preparing and collating support for yearend audits
Maintain accurate and uptodate vendor records and files
Review and analyze vendor statements to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies
Perform vendor reconciliations to ensure all invoices are appropriately accounted for in the system
Monitor accounts payable aging to ensure timely payments and followup on outstanding invoices
Assist with implementing new processes and systems
Participate in special projects as assigned by senior managers of the finance team
Continual process improvement to implement appropriate controls and segregation of duties within the accounts payable function
Perform ad hoc reporting and provide assistance when required

You'll have;

12 years of experience in an Accounts Payable role
Knowledge of the purchasetopay process
A selfstarter who can build strong relationships and work effectively within a team
Comfortable handling a high volume of transactions
Possesses a keen eye for detail and a solid understanding of Microsoft packaging, including Excel (e.g. VLOOKUP, SUMIF)
Familiarity with computerbased accounting packages
Maintains a cando attitude, especially when faced with challenges and time constraints
Must be organized and able to prioritise workload effectively in a fastpaced environment
Proactive and selfmotivated attitude
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally
Studying/desire to study towards a qualification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA) nice to have