Accounts Payable Assistant

About Vivienne Westwood

Vivienne Westwood stands as a renowned British fashion brand celebrated for its rich heritage, pioneering designs, and dedication to cultural causes and activism. The brand prioritizes environmental stewardship and values such as Gaia, quality over quantity, activism, culture, and heritage, which shape its everyday operations. If you are passionate about creativity, sustainability, and innovation, this could be the perfect role for you.

Role Overview

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our London-based Finance Team at the head office. This role presents a valuable chance to enhance your accounting and reporting expertise while gaining meaningful professional experience in a creative and dynamic environment. You will report directly to the Finance Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle large volumes of invoices and credit notes, ensuring proper approval and accurate coding in SAP.
• Verify purchase orders and goods received against supplier invoices.
• Reconcile purchase account statements monthly.
• Manage the procurement process by issuing purchase order numbers to control product and service purchasing.
• Serve as the liaison between accounts, suppliers, and store locations.
• Process outgoing payment bank postings and manage company credit card statements, ensuring all receipts and purchase details are submitted.
• Support with staff expense management and perform various account administrative tasks as needed.

Candidate Profile & Skills

• Background in finance, business administration, or accounting is beneficial.
• Proficient with computers, particularly advanced Word and Excel skills.
• Strong communication capabilities combined with excellent attention to numerical detail.
• Highly organized, detail-focused, and able to perform well under deadline pressure.
• Capable of working autonomously with a proactive approach.
• Interest in working within the fashion and retail sectors.

Benefits

• Eligibility for staff discounts.
• Health and wellbeing offerings including private medical insurance, Employee Assistance Program, gym discounts, and access to financial advisory services.
• Access to Perkbox discounts and wellness resources.
• Participation in a cycle to work scheme.
• Generous paid annual leave entitlement.
• Company pension scheme enrollment.
• Opportunities for training, skill development, and industry knowledge growth.

Additional Information

Applicants are advised to apply promptly as selections are made on a rolling basis. The company embraces equal opportunity principles and promotes diversity and inclusion, prohibiting discrimination on any legally protected attribute. The role's duties may extend beyond those specified here to meet organizational needs.