Triple Wimbledon champion Fred Perry founded his brand in 1952. He was the son of a cotton spinner, who played and fought his way through, always with style – and despite the establishment. Today, Fred Perry is a global community of over 370 employees, all inspired by the Laurel Wreath and what it represents.
PURPOSE:
We are excited to announce a fantastic opportunity within our Finance department for an Accounts Payable Assistant. In this role, you will play a key part in managing high volumes of invoices and supplier correspondence with precision and efficiency. You will be the main point of contact for a designated group of suppliers, ensuring that all invoices are processed promptly to avoid any disruption of services. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with our Shipping and Product departments to facilitate the swift processing of stock invoices (GRNs), maintaining clear and consistent communication throughout.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Processing supplier invoices and credit notes using AS400
Proactively deal with large volume of invoices and/or suppliers’ correspondences with accuracy and speed.
Become the focal point of contact on selected suppliers’ group and ensure 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 provide 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 is 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 maintaining 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 a 30-minute early finish on Fridays.
As we continue to work in a more flexible way, the Head Office acts as 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.
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