accounts payable London, England
Job description
Location | Head Office, Tottenham Court Road, London
Working style | Hybrid
About Lipsy
Lipsy is a fresh, dynamic fashion brand that’s fast moving and constantly evolving. We love a challenge, and staying ahead of the fashion curve is what we do best.
We are the London-based fashion brand for those that reach for an inspirational lifestyle, who embrace the Lipsy mindset. We’re sophisticated with just the right amount of contemporary glamour.
We’re as passionate about our people as we are fashion. We invest in a supportive and collaborative culture, we feel good about what we do.
About the Job
Our central Finance team partners across all of our London based brands including Lipsy, Next Beauty, Victoria’s Secret and GAP. Accounts Payable team are responsible for maintaining the expense Purchase Ledger Accounts to ensure payments are processed accurately and within term.
You will be…
- Together with the Team Leaders (2) ensure smooth running of the AP operations on a day to day basis
- Ensure smooth running of the AP operations in Pune
- Be the point of contact on internal and external audit queries
- Managing attendance and cover within the AP team
- Prioritising tasks for the AP team in line with business requirements
- Keeping control over AP postings onto CODA, reviewing Journals
- Reviewing Monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations, presenting these reconciliations together with the team leaders to the FC’s.
- Supplier statement recs – prioritising, supporting and reviewing reconciliations completed by the team
- Working alongside current AP Manager – the group is made up of 4 companies, 2 companies per AP manager
- Reviewing and Authorisation of invoices on NIA
- Support with review of payment runs
- Channelling on progression and integration of AP Systems and Process flows
- Be key in recruitment, on boarding and training of the PL team
- Managing one team leader and 7 PL assistants
- Be the point of call for escalation of queries.
- Be able to attend supplier meetings to provide an update on payments etc
- Managing cash flow requirements for payments in various currencies
Your Talent…
- Previous AP manager experience in a retail or FMCG environment
- Previous management of a team
- Preferably studying towards accountancy qualification
- Ability to persevere to achieve results
- Able to work through to achieve results within tight deadlines
- Highly organised with the ability to plan ahead as well as have a flexible approach and ability to be reactive.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships
- Proactive and able to use initiative
What we can do for you…
- 25% off a huge selection of Next, Lipsy, GAP and Victoria's Secret products & 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through Perks At Work
- We recognise hard work with our company performance-based bonus
- Life Assurance
- Join our Next Sharesave Scheme
- Digital GP Service for help at home
- Lesson the impact with our Annual Travel Card Loan
- Never miss a package and with Direct to Desk delivery
- Bag a bargain at our sample sales
- Hybrid & flexible working across the business to support your work-life balance
- Learn, develop and grow with our personal development plans
- Start the weekend early, finish at 4.30 pm on Fridays!
- Enjoy more time with friends and family with Early Bank Holiday finishes
- Join in the fun with our year-round office events
Diversity & Inclusion
At Lipsy Group we recognise that our differences are what make us who we are. We want people to want to work for us and be their true selves. We are dedicated to attracting and developing a talent team, and recognise that all unique backgrounds and experiences contribute to our future success.
We want to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected, and where people can achieve their full potential and be their very best, whoever they are.
Wellbeing
We believe that wellbeing is having the opportunity to achieve your full potential, cope with day to day pressures, be productive and thrive in all aspects of your life. We encourage a culture that promotes and enables us all to achieve positive wellbeing, by focusing on mental, physical and financial health.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London, W1T 7PL
Reference ID: Lipsy-AM
