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Senior AP Accountant

Michael Page (UK)

Leicester

On-site

GBP 45,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established luxury fashion brand is looking for a Senior AP Accountant to join their dynamic team. This exciting role involves overseeing the Accounts Payable ledger, collaborating with various departments, and implementing new processes to enhance efficiency. The successful candidate will have a strong background in Accounts Payable, particularly within the fashion or retail sector, and will be responsible for managing invoices, expense claims, and payroll processing. If you are a proactive individual with excellent analytical and organizational skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a prestigious brand in a modern office environment.

Bonus (discretionary)

Additional benefits

5+ years experience in Accounts Payable, preferably in fashion or retail.
Strong Excel and analytical skills required.

Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable ledger and assist with Receivable processes.
Implement processes to enhance efficiency in the Finance Department.

Accounts Payable Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Leadership

Strong Excel Skills

Quickbooks

Sage 200

Based in the West End (Green Park)
Luxury fashion retail brand

About Our Client

This company is a luxury fashion business that is looking for a Senior AP Accountant to join the team permanently. The successful candidate will be overseeing a junior in the team and will report directly to the Group Financial Manager. The head office is a modern building in the West End (Green Park) and they are looking for someone to take control of the day-to-day accounting for the UK company.

Job Description

The successful Senior AP Accountant will:

Manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable ledger and assist with the Accounts Receivable processes.
Complete the monthly cycle of the Accounts Payable and Receivable including the month-end process.
Take the initiative in implementing new processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the Finance Department.
Demonstrate the ability to work and collaborate effectively with other departments.
Process invoices whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy and resolving any queries or discrepancies that may arise.
Process all employee expense claims and credit card statements.
Assist with the processing of payroll.
Reconcile supplier statements and resolve old historical discrepancies.
Manage one entity and prepare the payment runs for authorisation.
Respond to and complete any Accounts queries.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior AP Accountant should have:

A minimum of 5 years experience working in Accounts Payable.
MUST have prior working knowledge of one of the systems Quickbooks and Sage 200 (highly desirable).
MUST have prior experience doing a similar role within a fashion or retail company.
Be able to work from the office Monday to Friday.
Strong Excel skills.
Experience in leading a team (desirable).
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisation skills.
Knowledge in using accounting software.

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