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 bertie.cox@tracerecruit.com.

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