Job Description

The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for an Accounts Payable on behalf of a British designer brand in Milton Keynes. This is a hybrid role

The Role
Your primary role is to provide customers (internal and external) with world-class service from the Finance Operations team, whilst operating in compliance with all relevant financial controls and statutory requirements.

Due to significant growth in the business they have embarked on a number of new sales initiatives such as, drop shipping products direct to consumer, investing in our Asian distributor networks and expanding our EU presence. This is in addition to our wholesale and concession business. Your role will be to manage the day-to-day reconciliations, cash allocations, credit insurance and debtors ledgers. You must maintain a strong relationship with our sales teams, customers, and external partners. It is your responsibility to ensure that our sales and operational teams have the day-to-day financial support needed to maximise sales and profit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Invoice Processing: Receiving, reviewing, and processing invoices from vendors or suppliers.
• Vendor Communication: Corresponding with vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies, address payment issues, or request necessary documentation.
• Expense Verification: Verifying expenses and ensuring that they comply with company policies and budget allocations.
• Purchase Order Matching: Matching invoices with purchase orders and receipts to validate the accuracy of charges.
• Data Entry: Entering invoice details into accounting software or ERP systems for record-keeping.
• Payment Processing: Preparing and scheduling payments to vendors, which may involve issuing checks, initiating electronic transfers, or coordinating other payment methods.
• Reconciliation: Reconciling accounts payable records with general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Expense Reporting: Assisting in the preparation of financial reports related to accounts payable, such as aging reports or cash flow projections.
• Record Retention: Managing and maintaining records of invoices, receipts, and payment documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Audit Support: Providing support during financial audits by gathering and presenting accounts payable documentation as needed.
• Vendor Management: Evaluating vendor relationships, negotiating payment terms, and seeking opportunities to optimize vendor payment processes.
• Use of Cortinia system would be useful

Your Profile
You must have excellent communication skills as well as a strong eye for detail and the ability to follow processes. You should also be able to problem-solve, work well in a team. Ideally you will be process driven, have a high level of accuracy and also -

• Retail or wholesale background preferred
• Able to represent Finance and build relationships with senior management across the business
• A proactive attitude and a sense of personal accountability is vital - you need to \'lean in\' and take the lead
• Delivering a great Customer Experience (internally and externally) must be second nature to you
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment, while juggling multiple priorities

Company
artisan-made accessories

Salary and Benefits
The Salary for the role of a Accounts Payable will be paying up to \xc2\xa330k based on experience and skill sets. 37.5 hours - 9-5.30pm but flexible on times one hour earlier if they would like. Hybrid 3 days a week in the office. Benefits include 50-60% off Goods as well as perks for work.

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