Accounts Payable Specialist Permanent

Accounts Payable Specialist (New Role)
Location: West London
Salary: £35,000 – £38,000

Hybrid working – 3 days per week in the office

Fashion Retailer

70% staff discount

Cedar has exclusively partnered with a prestigious luxury fashion brand to recruit for a newly created Accounts Payable Specialist role. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced AP professional to join a high-end, fast-growing business and take full ownership of the Accounts Payable function.

About the Role
As the first dedicated Accounts Payable Specialist, you will centralise and streamline AP tasks that were previously shared across the team. You’ll manage all aspects of the AP process, with a strong emphasis on stock invoice management. Additionally, you will play a pivotal role in the company’s transition from a manual system (Sage) to Microsoft Dynamics, automating processes and payment runs to drive greater efficiency.

Ideal Candidate
We’re seeking someone with extensive Accounts Payable experience, ideally within the retail, FMCG, or fashion industry. You should be well-versed in stock invoice management, demonstrate strong attention to detail, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Experience with system transitions and automation is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full responsibility for the entire AP function, handling tasks previously managed across multiple teams.
• Post invoices, manage approvals, and oversee payment processing (multicurrency).
• Take ownership of stock invoice management, ensuring accuracy and working closely with buying and merchandising teams.
• Drive the automation of AP processes, including payment runs, and improve efficiency within the department.
• Support the transition from Sage to Microsoft Dynamics, with a key focus on integrating the AP function into the new ERP system by Q2.
• Handle all supplier relationships, manage the Accounts inbox, and oversee the smooth running of payments and remittances.
• Reconcile bank accounts and maintain an accurate aged creditor report.
• Collaborate with finance assistants on relevant AP postings, ensuring accuracy and smooth workflows.

Person Specification

• Extensive Accounts Payable experience, ideally in a retail or fashion setting.
• Experience managing stock invoices and a solid understanding of accounting principles.

• Proven ability to handle a system transition (Sage to Microsoft Dynamics is a plus).
• Strong MS Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with internal teams and suppliers.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted