Accounts Payable Assistant - #1802144
Jellycat
Date: 10 hours ago
City: London
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day

For a quarter of a century, the Jellycat family have brought joy, wonder and playful fun to people of all ages, in every part of the world. Utterly original and in a class of their own, they are currently among the most loved and collected toys of their kind. How has this gentle tribe endeared themselves to so many? Perhaps it is their whimsical expressions. Or the deliciously soft fabrics. Or the beautiful way in which they sit in your hand. Whatever it is, there is something magical and unmistakeable about each one of them.
This is where you come in! We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join our Financial Control and Reporting team, responsible for managing supplier invoices and payments. As the Accounts Payable Assistant, you will be processing invoices, handling expense claims and managing payment runs. Reporting directly to the Accounts Payable Manager, you will play a critical role in financial operations by maintaining strong vendor relationships, providing reconciliations and analysis and ensuring accurate posting into our accounting system.
You'll be;
This is where you come in! We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join our Financial Control and Reporting team, responsible for managing supplier invoices and payments. As the Accounts Payable Assistant, you will be processing invoices, handling expense claims and managing payment runs. Reporting directly to the Accounts Payable Manager, you will play a critical role in financial operations by maintaining strong vendor relationships, providing reconciliations and analysis and ensuring accurate posting into our accounting system.
You'll be;
- Accurately processing high volumes of non-PO supplier invoices and ensure timely approvals from budget holders.
- Managing Concur Expense reimbursements and supporting company credit card administration.
- Preparing and executing payment runs, including management of direct debits and vendor payments.
- Maintaining accurate vendor records in accounting systems & post purchase ledger entries.
- Reconciling vendor statements and perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Monitoring accounts payable ageing and following up on open invoices to maintain healthy accounts
- Supporting internal controls, audit preparation, and compliance with supplier setup processes.
- Collaborating with internal teams and suppliers to resolve invoice and payment queries (approx. 100 emails weekly).
- Contributing to continuous process improvements and participating in finance-related projects.
- Demonstrating strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Performing ad hoc reporting and provide assistance when required.
- Ideally 1–2 years’ experience in Accounts Payable, handling high volumes of transactions.
- Adaptability to changes in systems and processes.
- A solid grasp of ageing, supplier reconciliations, and financial controls.
- Strong communication skills and professional confidentiality.
- The ability to be inquisitive and eager to learn beyond the job description.
- Resilience, with a positive attitude under pressure and time constraints.
- Familiarity with SAP or Dynamics BC/365 and staff expense processing.
- An understanding of end-to-end stock and PO processes.
- Ideally you will be actively studying or motivated to pursue AAT/ACCA/CIMA qualification.
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