Accounts Payable Specialist

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 packageBH
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