Accounts Payable Assistant

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Accounts Payable Assistant

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Fred Perry

Job description

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• Processing supplier invoices and credit notes using AS400
• Proactively deal with large volume of invoices and / or suppliers’ correspondences with accuracy and speed.
• To become the focal point of contact on selected suppliers’ group and ensuring services are not suspended as a result of overlooked invoices.
• Maintain good and regular communication with the Shipping and Product departments for the quick processing of stock invoices (GRNs).
• Invoice matching to the AS400 for all stocks receipted (GRNs)
• Nominal coding, matching and batching of invoices from different currencies to the AS400
• Ensure all foreign VAT figures are posted correctly and providing backup to the Accounts assistant to reclaim
• Updating trackers with invoices for managers approval weekly
• Processing weekly payment runs / creating payment lists and running payments through BACS, CHAPS, cheques or transfer as required
• Filing of invoices and statements in a timely manner
• Establishing a clear line of communication with PL Supervisor regarding PL accounts’ reviews and follow up on course of action arising from the communication
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Reconciling supplier accounts
• Regular supplier liaison via email and telephone resolving queries
• Ensuring all invoices are processed by month end deadlines
• Accruals Listing. Chasing invoices If not received for the prior month.
• Liaising with the Supply Chain department (GRNs or price issues) to ensure cash paid in advance is allocated on a timely basis when stock receipted on system
• Dealing with queries such as supplier invoices, statements, credits / rebates, unit stock prices and shortages.
• Requesting credit notes and raising internal debit notes
• Setting up new supplier accounts and maintain existing accounts details within the purchase ledger
• Ad hoc duties as required

THE PERSON:

• Previous experience working within purchase ledger essential
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Reliable, self-disciplined, speed and accuracy essential
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to build up relationships internally and externally
• Team player
• Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
• Good aptitude for IT – V Look Ups and Pivot Tables would be an advantage
• Experience working in a multicurrency environment would be helpful but not essential
• Experience in analysing information would be helpful

HOURS:We actively encourage our teams to have a good work/life balance and so we are pleased to offer flexible working shifts at Fred Perry HQ. Our core shift hours are from 10am – 4.30pm and so employees can choose to start and finish early, or start and finish late. (i.e. work 8:00am-4:30pm, or 10:00am-6:30pm etc). We also have 30-minute early finish on Fridays.As we continue to work in a more flexible way, the Head Office acts a brand hub, where we can all connect and collaborate with one another. This role is a mix of office based (London) and remote working. We will expect the employee to come into the office regularly for face-to-face meetings and to work alongside their team on collaborative projects.BENEFITS:We are proud to offer a wide range of benefits to all our staff, and continue to reassess what our community needs from us to thrive. We don’t want to be a good company to work for, we want to be a great one. Here are some things we currently offer:

• Annual performance-related bonus
• Competitive salary, reviewed every year
• Generous staff discount and regular sample sales
• Generous pension scheme with 8.5% company contribution
• Option to buy an extra 5 days holiday annually
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
• Life insurance
• Private healthcare
• Cycle to work scheme
• Early finish Fridays
• Season ticket loan
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Annual Birthday vouchers
• Regular opportunities to attend gigs / events

We actively welcome applications from people of all different backgrounds. Your CV will be submitted to hiring managers with all personal details hidden to ensure anonymity.Department Locations Remote status Hybrid RemotePerks & BenefitsFlexible working hoursOur Head Office team can decide what time they come in. You also have the option to work from home!25 days holidayYou have the option to carry over unused holidayStaff discountHealthcare & Life InsuranceAll our Fred Perry team members can access our EAP for freeBuy extra HolidaysCycle to workGenerous pension schemePlus moreOUR COMPANYOur head office is in the heart of London. It’s where everything happens from Design, Product Development, Marketing, Customer Service and Operations. We have over 200 shops around the world, from Manchester to Brighton, Paris, New York, Seoul and Tokyo to name a few.We’re an ambitious brand, collaborating with some of the best designers and partners in the world. But we’re only as good as our employees, so we look to attract people who are passionate with diverse backgrounds and experience.Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion is paramount. We aim to Develop, Empower and Inspire our employees, reinforcing our mission, purpose and values of building an iconic brand. Our commitment to empowerment goes beyond inclusion; it’s about recognising and harnessing the full spectrum of talent within our organisation. We will prioritise creating an environment where every individual feels valued and respected, regardless of background or identity.About Fred Perry LtdToday, Fred Perry is a global community of over 400 employees, all inspired by the Laurel Wreath and what it represents.Fred Perry has never adjusted its course for anyone. This philosophy has led to long term collaborations with like-minded partners, from Comme des Garçons to Amy Winehouse and from Raf Simons to Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY.Our way was given to us by Fred: Always with integrity. Always with personality.careersite–jobs–form-overlay#showFormOverlay”>Apply for this job jobs–overlay#closeOverlay”>Finance · London · Hybrid RemoteAccounts Payable AssistantLoading application formCareer site

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Sun, 19 Jan 2025 02:55:09 GMT

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