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About the Role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join one of the most iconic English Fashion Brands. This is an opportunity for someone to develop their accounting and reporting skills while gaining relevant work experience within a professional environment. The successful candidate will be based in our head office in London with the Finance Team and will report directly to the Finance Director.

Responsibilities

Manage high volumes of invoices/credit notes, ensuring they are approved and coded correctly onto the system using SAP.
Match core stock purchase orders and goods received against incoming supplier invoices.
Perform statement reconciliation on various purchase accounts.
Control the purchasing of products and services from external suppliers through PO number issuing.
Perform monthly reconciliation of supplier statements.
Act as the point of contact between accounts and suppliers/stores.
Process bank postings for outgoing payments.
Manage company credit card statements to ensure receipts and purchase information are provided.
Assist with staff expenses.
Perform ad hoc account administrative duties.

Requirements

Excellent computer skills, able to work with Word and Excel at an advanced level.
Great communication skills and an eye for numbers.
Extremely detail-oriented, organised and able to work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
Able to work independently where required with initiative.
Excited about the opportunity of working in the fashion and retail sector.

Skills

SAP
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organization
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to meet deadlines
Independent work
Initiative

Location

London

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Entry-level

Education Level

Finance, business administration or accounting education would be an advantage

Benefits

Staff discounts
Health & Wellbeing support (includes Private Medical Health Insurance, EAP, Gym Discounts, Access to Financial Planning Service, etc.)
Perkbox Discounts and Wellness Hub
Cycle to work scheme
Generous annual leave allowance
Pension Scheme
Training and hands-on experience
Opportunities to build new skills and gain valuable industry knowledge

About the Company

Vivienne Westwood is one of the most iconic British fashion brands, renowned for its heritage, innovative design, and commitment to culture and activism.
We care deeply about our people and the environment, and our core values — Gaia, Quality not Quantity, Activism, Culture & Heritage — guide us daily.
If you share our passion for creativity, sustainability, and innovation, we’d love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity

Vivienne Westwood is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by local government laws.