Accounts Payable Coordinator 12 months FTC Fashion brand
Job Type : Contract, Full Time
Salary : £28000 – £30000/annum
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Reporting into: Accounts Payable Coordinator
Our client are the proud owners of three original, design-led womenswear Brands that have grown from strength to strength since their conception, without compromising their integrity as trusted retailers and market leaders. They have recently become part of a listed retail conglomerate which will further fuel each Company's growth and open up new development prospects.
An exciting new opportunity has arisen in the Finance team to support the brands continued growth both in the UK and international markets. This is a hands-on role encompassing invoice processing as well as managerial responsibilities.
The Candidate:
The main purpose of the Accounts Payable Coordinator is to ensure that invoices and related enquiries are processed in a timely manner and supporting the Accounts Payable Supervisor in ensuring the department operates smoothly.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Responsibility for key ledger accounts (processing invoices, setting up payments and statement reconciliation)
Completing the weekly payment proposal for submission and approval
Processing and allocating direct debits transactions within the ledger
Maintaining and reviewing Aged Creditor balances including allocation of payments, investigation of outstanding items
Supporting the AP Supervisor in producing monthly Aged Creditor reconciliation
Investigating and resolving any queries from suppliers and internal departments
Ensuring new supplier forms are filled out correctly and authorised
Daily managing of Accounts Payable inbox
Reconciling of Other Debtors and Other Creditors accounts
Processing Prepayments
Ensuring invoices are coded appropriately according to type of spend and accounting treatment
Processing employee cash expenses and reconciling company credit card accounts
Raising adhoc non-supplier related payments such as payroll and tax payments
Ad-hoc:
Filing authorised invoices and payments on a weekly basis
Providing cover for other members of AP team when absent
Assisting management accountants as needed at month end
Assisting members of the AP team where necessary
Distributing post to the team when necessary
Accounts Payable Coordinator (cont.)
Personal Attributes required:
Self-starter, ability to multitask and use own initiative to take full ownership of the role
Ability to work well with other members of the Finance Team, including Senior Management
Attention to detail and ability to deliver under pressure and to tight deadlines
A positive 'can do' attitude
Strong analytical and communication skills
Qualification & Experience:
Educated to degree level or studying towards a professional qualification and a desire to progress internally in the business
Prior AP background
Experience of multisite operations preferable
Skills:
Intermediate Excel skills
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