KennedyPearce is partnering with a retail brand based in Chelsea. The position will support the Financial Controller and will play an important role in control of the Company's financial position. The role will suit an individual who has an attention to detail, is communicative but also an aptitude for working independently.
We are looking for someone who will be responsible for:
- Support the monthly accounting close cycle in accordance with internal established procedures and deadlines
- Ensuring that the stock and expense purchases of the business are accurately and efficiently recorded in the company ledgers
- Processes AP invoices for logistic services and products by ensuring the matching with purchase order and receipt of the goods (3-way match), liaising with the warehouse when necessary
- Ensuring that invoices are accounted with the correct tax flow (VAT codes, letter of intent when applicable)
- Managing Accounts Payable mailbox and resolving suppliers queries
- Maintain the general ledger updated
- Posting and reconciliation of AP Supplier prepayments
- Reconciliation of AP Supplier Account
- Execution of various ad hoc tasks as and when requested
We are looking for someone who has:
- Experience of working as a AP assistant in a fast paced, commercial environment
- Excellent organisation and time management skills
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Able to build positive relationships with both finance and commercial teams.
- Excellent verbal, visual and written communication skills
Technical
- Experience with monthly and year-end management and statutory accounts
- Knowledge of accounting systems and reporting applications - Oracle Netsuite is a plus
- Excellent Microsoft Excel skills