Job Description

Exciting new opportunity in travel retail, supporting a fast-paced retail and food service business, where every day brings new opportunities to grow and make an impact!

Job purpose:

We're looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our team on a6-month temporary contract, supporting the smooth and efficient running of our UK & Ireland F&B finance operations. You'll play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, processing payments, and ensuring suppliers are paid on time. This role suits someone with great attention to detail, a can-do attitude, and a passion for keeping things running seamlessly behind the scenes.

Contract

: 37.5 hours per week

Benefits

: Simplyhealth cash plan, Retail Trust, life insurance, and up to 25% in-store discounts

Key Responsibilities:

Accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices Resolving discrepancies with stores, buyers and suppliers promptly Allocation of payments and credit notes appropriately Monthly supplier account reconciliations ensuring all ledgers are accurately reflecting the costs of the business Preparation of fortnightly payment runs and ad-hoc payments General ledger journals Bank reconciliations Sales cash and card reconciliations

Qualifications:

Experience using SAP desirable 2 years relevant experience Experience of dealing with large volume of complex invoices Experience of dealing with multi-currency

Key Skills:

Excellent communication skills Great attention to detail and pride in their output Keen to take responsibility and able to use own initiative A team player Speed and accuracy are very important as dealing with multiple accounts/clients to strict deadlines. Flexible and adaptable to business needs

Our values: Can you feel the HEAT?

Whatever role you deliver for Lagardere Travel Retail, part of your responsibility is to represent and uphold our company values everyday:

HONESTY

- Working ethically | Fostering a culture of openness | Treating each other fairly | Being considerate

EXCELLENCE

- Delivering first class customer service | Upholding high store standards | Showcasing prestigious brands

AGILITY

- Working in a fast-paced environment | Adapting well to change | Always striving to improve

TEAM SPIRIT

- Working together as one team | Supporting each other | Being active partners in our wider communities

Our company:

One of the two divisions of the Lagardere group, Lagardere Travel Retail is a pioneering global leader in the travel retail industry and the only operator to have established a comprehensive and world-recognised leadership across multiple business activities.


Cumulating more than 170 years of experience in travel retail since the opening of the first bookstore in 1852 at Paris Gare de Lyon, we deliver new experiences for travelers every day.


Operating over 5,000 stores across Travel Essentials, Duty Free & Fashion and Foodservice in airports, railway stations and other concessions in 42 countries worldwide, we generated EUR5.2bn sales in 2022.


At Lagardere Travel Retail we believe an inclusive and diverse culture can help businesses and people thrive. We are committed to create a work environment where our people can fulfil their potential and be themselves and to support each and every one of them in achieving their ambitions. We welcome and consider all applicants regardless of their background and can ensure all candidates will receive a fair and equal treatment.