KERING EYEWEAR Accounts Assistant 12month FTC

We are currently seeking an Accounts Assistant who will report to the Head of Finance UK, Nordics & Benelux, as part of our dynamic team in London. This is a 12 month fixed term maternity cover role.

Your opportunity
 

The Accounts Assistant will support the Finance team for the daily accounts payable function.
 

How you will contribute

• Actively manage debtor balances, whilst keeping finance systems (SAP) up to date at all times.

• Following up payment of customer invoices (current and aged) and preparing weekly debtor reports.

• Conduct credit checks on all customers, establish and manage limits.

• Reviewing the department finance inbox, ensuring all queries are cleared regularly.

• Ensure that all vendor invoices are properly recorded, matched with purchase orders, entered correctly in SAP and processed for payment.

• Prepare cash flow report on regularly basis

• Assist the finance team during in month end and year end closing process

• Assist stock controller to manage the stock count and return process

• Collaborate with the team to prepare payment runs for suppliers

• Assisting with the year end audit work

• Ensuring appropriate systems of internal control are maintained and development of and adherence to company procedures

• Support daily accounting duty and perform ad hoc assignment from time to time as required

Who you are
 

• SAP experience preferred but not essential

• University degree, accounting preferable

• Previous experience in the role

• Good interpersonal skills

• Highly motivated team player with a positive attitude

• Strong Excel skills

• Organised, detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to work under tight deadlines, in a growing environment

Why work with us?
 

This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Kering Eyewear adventure and and to actively contribute to the development of the business by becoming part of a thriving Company in a global Luxury Group that offers endless possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.
 

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background