Accounts Payable Assistant

AllSaints Retail Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail brand in East London is seeking a dynamic Accounts Payable Assistant to join their Finance Department. The successful candidate will manage supplier ledgers, process payments, and support cross-functional teams. This role requires proven experience in Accounts Payable, excellent Excel skills, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. The company offers a vibrant workplace with a variety of benefits including a generous wardrobe allowance, employee discounts, and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous wardrobe allowance

Employee discounts

25 days holiday increasing after 2 years

Hybrid working

Access to dental cash plan

Life assurance cover

Dedicated mental health support

Qualifications

• Experience processing Stock PO/Invoices and resolving variances.
• Manage supplier queries and assist in month-end close.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the supplier ledger effectively.
• Process payments and vendor reconciliations.
• Handle supplier and internal stakeholder queries.

Skills

Proven experience within an Accounts Payable department

Intermediate level excel user

Ability to work under pressure

A keen, flexible and proactive attitude

Excellent time management and organisational skills

Tools

Netsuite

Job description

London, England, United Kingdom , Permanent

We're a global brand made up of a very diverse mix of talented people in a huge variety of roles. Our products are designed in house and made by a small number of suppliers and artisans around the world to sustainable standards.

We are a brand embarking on a very exciting plan and we are seeking new members of the team who want to contribute to this.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Accounts Payable Assistant to join the AllSaints Finance Department. You will be part of a team of 5 within the Accounts Payable department and will report directly into the Accounts Payable Manager, as well as working closely with cross functional teams across the brand and suppliers.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

Responsible for maintaining the supplier ledger:

• PO management
• Processing payments into Netsuite
• Vendor reconciliation and ledger management
• Reconciliation of supplier invoices and statements
• Supplier and internal stakeholder queries
• Assist in month end close
• Process credit card and expenses claim
• Any other Adhoc duties

WHAT SKILLS DO I NEED FOR THIS ROLE?

• Proven experience within an Accounts Payable department
• Experience using Netsuite (not mandatory but ideal)
• Experience processing Stock PO/Invoices including resolving unit and quantity variances
• Experience with working to tight budgets and deadlines and managing company expectations
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced ever-changing environment
• A keen, flexible and proactive attitude
• Intermediate level excel user with ability to run pivot tables, v-lookups, etc
• A team player who works collaboratively with an ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• An innate desire to achieve the best possible results for the brand.
• A professional manner and diplomacy
• A positive lead-by-example approach to the wider AP team

ABOUT THE LOCATION

Based in our East London Studios in vibrant Shoreditch with perks and benefits offered from local businesses including discounts on food, shopping and health & beauty. Studio Location . Approximately a 10 minute walk from Liverpool Street Station and a 5 minute walk from Shoreditch High Street.

WHAT WE STAND FOR

The Customer is the Boss We work as one proud team to get the best for our customers

One Team We are joined up and encourage others to share their ideas

We Do What We Say We Will We know our goals, and we work with clear outcomes in mind

We Are Responsible We are self aware, understand the impact we have on others and are positive about the future

BENEFITS

• A generous wardrobe allowance so that you can wear our beautiful clothes to work each day
• We are a disability committed certified employer
• Employee discount for you to spend with family and friends
• 25 days holiday increasing to 28 days after 2 years continuous service
• Bank holidays, birthdays and volunteering days off
• Access to dental cash plan & free virtual GP appointments through Aviva
• UNUM employee assistance helpline
• Life assurance cover
• Access to discounted gym membership and corporate discounts
• Hybrid working in our historic East London studios, working hours are 9-5.30pm
• Free, confidential, wellbeing and lifestyle support with Retail Trust
• Enhanced family leave benefits (neonatal, fertility, maternity, paternity, adoption, menopause)
• Health days for you to use either for physical or mental wellness
• Dedicated mental health support from our mental health first aiders
• Eye care vouchers, season ticket loans and much more!

#WeAreAllSaints

Our aim is to develop truly diverse teams and create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and able to give of their best whilst contributing to the success of our brand.

We recognise the importance and strength of diversity and commit to providing equal opportunities to everyone in our employment and recruitment processes. We safeguard against any form of discrimination irrespective of gender, gender reassignment, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status or age.

Even if you feel you don’t tick all the boxes, we’d still very much like to hear from you. We want you to know that finding people who have a passion for our brand and are open to learning is incredibly important to us.

If you need any support or adjustments during your application, please get in touch with us and we are happy to help.