*Temp to Perm Role - Day Rate Equivalent (£35,000 - £45,000)
*Must have strong Accounts Payable experience
*5 Days in London Office - Non Negotiable
Assistant Accountant - Temp to Perm - Paying £35,000 - £45,000 (Per Annum) - High End Retail Company - 5 Days in London Office

We are working with a fast-growing premium retail brand to recruit an Accounts Payable Assistant Accountant on a temp-to-perm basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic finance team in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment, with a strong focus on Accounts Payable operations and process improvement.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on AP work, thrives in an office-based setting, and is looking for a long-term opportunity within a growing organisation.

Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, ensuring accurate processing of supplier invoices, timely payments, and strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.

Key Responsibilities:
*Process, code, and post high volumes of supplier invoices across multiple legal entities
*Manage supplier payment runs, ensuring accuracy and adherence to payment terms
*Maintain supplier accounts, including prepayments and advance payments
*Reconcile aged creditors and resolve discrepancies efficiently
*Act as the main point of contact for supplier queries
*Support operational teams with invoice approvals and cost allocation
*Assist with bank reconciliations, including multi-currency transactions
*Support month-end close activities relating to Accounts Payable, including accruals and reconciliations
*Assist with VAT preparation through accurate invoice coding
*Provide audit support by preparing AP schedules and documentation
*Support finance system usage and process improvement initiatives
Key Requirements:
*Proven experience in an Accounts Payable-focused finance role
*Comfortable working in a multi-entity and multi-currency environment
*Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills
*Confident communicator, able to liaise with suppliers and internal teams
*Experience with SAP or Xero is highly desirable
*Retail industry experience (including stock or import/export exposure) is advantageous
*Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
*Must be Immediately Available or less than 2 week notice period
If this sounds like you, please get in touch here or via email at .

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