Creating original and innovative luxury soft toys, Jellycat combines luxurious fabrics with quirky and cute designs and sells its products online and via stockists throughout the UK, Europe and the rest of the world.

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join our Financial Control and Reporting team, who will be responsible for managing supplier invoices and payments. As the Accounts Payable Assistant, you will be efficiently processing invoices, managing payment runs, and ensuring accurate posting of transactions into our accounting system. Reporting directly to the Accounts Payable Manager, you will play a critical role in maintaining strong vendor relationships, optimizing cash flow, and supporting the overall financial health of the organization.

You'll be;

• Processing non-PO supplier invoices timely and accurately
• Monitoring non-PO invoices awaiting approval and ensure that department budget holders are approving timely to ensure timely payments
• Preparing and being accountable for all non-stock payment runs
• Maintaining compliance with the supplier set-up process, by coordinating with various departments and suppliers
• Managing the 'Concur' expense reimbursement system alongside rest of AP team
• Posting purchase ledger entries into the accounting system, including invoices, payments and allocations
• Managing of direct debits around supplier payments and administration of company credit cards
• Handling approximately 100 daily emails from suppliers and internal colleagues, including invoices and queries, until resolution
• Supporting preparation of monthly accruals and prepayments
• Performing monthly end balance sheet reconciliations
• Implementing and adhering to internal controls
• Assisting with preparing and collating support for year-end audits
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date vendor records and files
• Reviewing and analysing vendor statements to ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies
• Performing vendor reconciliations to ensure all invoices are appropriately accounted for in the system
• Monitoring accounts payable aging to ensure timely payments and following up on outstanding invoices
• Assisting with implementing new processes and systems
• Participating in projects assigned by senior managers in the finance team
• Improving and implementing duties within the accounts payable function
• Performing ad hoc reporting and providing assistance when required

You'll have;

• Experience in an Accounts Payable role
• Knowledge of the purchase-to-pay process
• Ability to build strong relationships and work effectively within a team
• Comfortable handling a high volume of transactions
• Possesses a keen eye for detail and a solid understanding of Microsoft, including Excel (e.g. VLOOKUP, SUMIF)
• Familiarity with computer-based accounting packages
• Must be organised and able to prioritise workload effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive and self-motivated attitude
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally
• Studying or a desire to study towards a AAT/ACCA/CIMA qualification