Job Description

Paul Smith is one of Britain's leading independent design companies. We champion positivity, curiosity and creativity. These qualities underpin every Paul Smith design, whether it's a shirt, a shop or a special collaboration. Reaffirming the values that Paul set down in 1970, 'classic with a twist' remains the guiding principle of the company. Happily positioned between high fashion and formalwear, while taking reference from both, Paul Smith has always been proud to stand apart.


We have a unique opportunity for someone to join our Nottingham Office as a Accounts & Credit Control Assistant. There will be an element of credit control responsibilities for approximately one year, to support with maternity cover. The role will then become a full-time Accounts Assistant role.

You will provide essential administrative support and maintain the sales ledger, including posting customer payments, matching the payments to invoices, and issuing sundry invoices and credit notes. In the Accounts Assistant capacity, you will support the Accounts team in preparing accurate and timely management and statutory reports for both internal and external stakeholders.

The Role

Accurately record customer payments in shared spreadsheets and post all receipts to the sales ledger in a timely manner.

Match incoming payments to the appropriate invoices on the sales ledger, request missing debit notes where required, diarise and chase up if not received and maintain an up-to-date debit note file.

Maintain organised customer remittance files within Outlook and monitor the dedicated inbox to ensure prompt action on all items received.

Prepare and issue sundry invoices and credit notes in accordance with established procedures.

Prepare cheque deposits and ensure all banking is completed accurately and efficiently.

Support the Manager in reconciling the sales ledger with key customer web portals, ensuring consistency and accuracy across systems.

Perform balance sheet reconciliations for both UK and overseas entities, ensuring all accounts are fully reviewed and accurate.

Analyse payroll information for overseas companies to support the accurate reconciliation and posting of data to the Accounts Ledger.

Assist in the preparation of information for monthly and quarterly accounts for UK and overseas companies, ensuring all submissions are timely and precise.

Your Skills and Experience

Previous experience in Credit Control and/or Accounts.

Confident use of Outlook and Excel at an intermediate level.

Highly numerate with a methodical approach, producing accurate work to set deadlines.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Who you are

Well-organised with the ability to plan ahead, and the initiative to spot and solve problems quickly.

A team player with a positive and helpful attitude.

Reliable, able to work on own initiative and take instruction.

Calm, confident, self-motivated and trustworthy with confidential information.

What's in it for you

Hybrid working and flexi-time.

A generous seasonal clothing allowance.

A discretionary discount on Paul Smith products.

Wellbeing support through the Retail trust for you and your family.

Cycle to work and travel loan schemes.

SmartTech.

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At Paul Smith, we celebrate and encourage applications from all walks of life into our growing workforce. We are committed to empowering people from any background, belief system, or ethnicity, offering an inclusive environment where talent is recognised and valued.