Accounts Payable Assistant

Accounts Payable Assistant A really exciting opportunity to join the finance team at Jellycat! 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 an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join our Financial Control and Reporting team, responsible for managing supplier invoices, payments, reconciliations and communications. As an Accounts Payable Assistant, you will be processing invoices, handling expense claims and supporting with payment runs. Reporting directly to the Accounts Payable Manager, you will play a critical role in financial operations by maintaining strong supplier relationships, performing reconciliations and analysis and ensuring accurate posting into our accounting system. You'll be: Accurately processing high volumes of supplier invoices and ensuring timely approvals from budget holders. Managing and reviewing employee expense claims and reimbursements in SAP Concur, whilst supporting company credit card administration. Preparing and executing payment runs, including managing direct debits and supplier payments. Posting purchase ledger entries and maintaining accurate supplier master data within accounting systems. Reconciling supplier statements and performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Monitoring accounts payable ageing and following up on open invoices to maintain healthy accounts. Supporting audit preparation and readiness, ensuring strong internal controls operate effectively across Accounts Payable. Collaborating with internal teams and suppliers to resolve invoice and payment queries, handling approximately 100 emails each week. Building strong relationships with colleagues across the business. Contributing to continuous process improvements and participating in finance-related projects. Demonstrating excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills within a fast-paced environment. Providing ad hoc reporting and support as required. You'll have: 1-2 years' experience in Accounts Payable, handling high volumes of transactions. An adaptable approach to changing systems and processes. A solid understanding of ageing, supplier reconciliations and financial controls. Strong communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information professionally. An inquisitive mindset and eagerness to learn beyond the core responsibilities of the role. Resilience and a positive attitude when working under pressure and to tight deadlines. Familiarity with Dynamics 365, OCR and employee expense processing. An understanding of end-to-end stock and purchase order processes. Experience using SAP Concur would be advantageous. Department Finance Locations London Remote status Hybrid London Our Perks & Benefits Discretionary Bonus Scheme This role will be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual bonus scheme with awards based on both company and individual performance. Private Medical Insurance We offer a premium level of cover for all Head Office employees through Vitality including Optical and Dental cover. Group Life Cover We offer Life Insurance at 4 x basic salary 25 days paid holiday We value that you get more time with your family and friends. Therefore we offer everybody 25 days paid holiday. Hybrid working We value work-life balance highly, therefore we work a hybrid model which consists of coming into the office a minimum of three days a week. Employee Assistance Program Committed to the health and wellbeing of all our employees, we offer a comprehensive and confidential support program through Health Assured. Private Chef! Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday we have the pleasure of having our own Private Chef team who prepare us all a buffet style breakfast and lunch. This is subsidised by the company with a small employee contribution. Regular social & team events We have a very imaginative and active social committee who meet regularly to put on events that help us mark special occasions and celebrate our successes as a team. Contributory Pension Scheme We offer a salary sacrifice pension scheme through Scottish Widows with a company and employee contribution of 5% each (you can of course increase your contribution).