Accounts Payable Assistant Finance · Rapha Works, London

Job DescriptionFounded in 2004, Rapha exists to inspire the world to live life by bike. We believe that cycling has the power to improve people’s lives but as well as enjoying it for what it is today, we are determined to change cycling and open it up to more people so that they too can discover the joys of riding a bike. The Finance function operates at the heart of Rapha as a multi-functional, business facing department. Rapha is dynamic and we are looking for an individual who is happy to get into the detail to support the business and continue our growth as a world class omni-channel retailer.The Accounts Payable and Finance Assistant you will play a vital role in the day-to-day operations of finance; ensuring timely and accurate payment to suppliers, processing transactional level data to ultimately ensure that accurate and timely financial information can be reported to the Board and key business stakeholders. THE ROLEWe are recruiting for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our established finance department. You will have experience working with volume within a SME and relevant Accounts Payable experience. You will proactively deal with a large volume of invoices and/or suppliers’ correspondences with accuracy and speed.Account Payable Responsibilities Monitoring of key Accounts Payable inboxes and responding to queries Processing purchase invoices and credit notes, for both central as well as international region expenses Ensure invoices are correctly authorised at the relevant level Performing reconciliations of supplier statements and resolving any discrepancies
Managing supplier accounts, ensuring timely payment of creditors Preparation of payment runs Liaising with relevant teams to resolve queries Processing staff expenses according to company policy Assist the wider finance team at month ends with entity reporting and creditors reconciliations Setting up new supplier accounts and maintaining existing account details within the purchase ledger
THE CANDIDATEThe ideal candidate will have the following skills and qualities: Previous experience working within the purchase ledger is essential 2 years+ experience within Account Payable or similar role Experience within retail/ecommerce desirable Experience working in a multicurrency environment would be helpful but not essential
Organised with good time management Good interpersonal and communication skills Reliable, self-disciplined, speed, and accuracy are essential Excellent attention to detail
Initiative and can-do attitude Adaptable and flexible Team player An interest in cycling and the business culture is advantageous
Working at RaphaWe are continuously looking into ways to invest in our employees and build a better working culture and environment. Here are just some of the internal benefits we offer.
Flexible working hours
Support ad-hoc remote working during the week - Minimum 3 days in office Free barista coffee and social drinks in the office Monthly department social events and quarterly office social away days We offer a flexible riding benefit to allow you to go out riding on a Wednesday morning with colleagues or learn to cycle to cycling through our Getting Started Scheme.
We offer all our employees a 50% apparel discount and a discount for family and friends
An annual clothing allowance
Free membership to the Rapha Cycling Club
Company Pension Scheme
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