We have an immediate opening in Poole, Dorset for a:
Accounts Payable Coordinator
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About the role
Supports the Accounting team by processing Accounts Payable (AP) invoices across all legal entities, ensuring timely payments, and process daily cash operations from Cash Management Module. Involved in performing T&E audit activities, Cash requests and AP monthly closings.
What you’ll do in the role
AP Operations
1. Process AP invoices in finance system (Sage / Oracle) across all legal entities assigned to your responsibility
2. Initiate suppliers creation master data in companies intranet
3. Monitor and indicate bank details for electronics payment purpose
4. Ensure approval of AP invoices according to corporate policy & process for 2 way match invoices
5. Control pertinence of legal requirement on invoices received (VAT, addresses,
6. Investigate and resolve suppliers invoices discrepancies
7. Apply invoices to open purchase orders for 2 way match invoices
8. Ensure close follow up on cash discount suppliers agreements
9. Save electronically all invoices received.
10. Apply invoices to open purchase orders for inventory purchases
T&E
11. Manage Certify export and Oracle interface
12. Prepare payments T&E payments within 15 days
13. Coordinate with Human Resources dpt to be informed about new joiners
14. Create new joiners Certify account and setup
15. Perform regular Trainings
Cash Operations
16. Prepare weekly payment batch including salaries for assigned countries
17. Process the daily banks reconciliations in finance system (Sage / Oracle)
18. Prepare monthly banks reconciliation closing for all AP bank accounts in all entities under your responsibility
19. Convert and provide purchase order to requestor
20. Record in the related file all Po’s issues
Others
21. Archive and destroy departmental related documents
22. Give input for AP documentations and processes when prompt
23. Assist team members with ad hoc requests
What will help you do the job well
Essential:
24. 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role
25. Good knowledge of General Accounting
26. Good knowledge of MS office - Excel a must
27. Sage / Oracle Finance module or another ERP knowledge
28. Fluent in English (spoken and written), French a plus.
29. Excitement about joining a midsize yet growing company with fast-growing brands!
About you
Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, driven and passionate individual with exceptional communication skills. You have the flexibility to work in a small yet fast-growing organization, possess strong analytical and detail-oriented thinking, can work with a good level of autonomy and foster relationships with cross functional teams.
About us
Many of our products rank as #1 brand in their category- we are proud to be market leaders. Behind all these achievements stand exceptionally talented and passionate associates. We are a dynamic mid-size multinational company that offers challenges and opportunities equal to your talents and abilities. Our 15+ locations elicit unique team cultures; our powerful brands are marketed in approximately 75 countries.
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What do we offer?
30. Competitive compensation package depending on experience and skills
31. Flexible work policy with regards to working hours and work from home
32. Modern office with collaborative workspaces
33. Employee assistance counselling line
34. Employee discounts on all our EMEA products
35. Lunch and Learns, a super motivated Learning & Development team delivering hard and soft skills training to challenge yourself and full access to a learning platform, where you can choose over thousands of courses to satisfy your hunger for knowledge.
36. Company closure between Christmas and New Year’s
37. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
38. The chance to work in an international, diverse, and inclusive environment!
Sound like a perfect fit?
If you’re seeking an exciting professional position in a dynamic international environment and be empowered to inspire fresh ideas, then Helen of Troy wants to get to know you!
Next Steps: We will ask you to complete a quick survey as we would love to get to know you by learning more about your experience and skills. If your application is selected, we will reach out to you ASAP for a first informal introductory call .
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Founded in 1968, Helen of Troy is a prominent player in the global consumer products industry, offering diverse career opportunities across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. We boast a collection of renowned brands such as OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, and Drybar – many of which rank #1, #2, or #3 in their respective categories, making the Helen of Troy name synonymous with excellence and ingenuity.
At Helen of Troy, our strategy involves acquiring brands that we can integrate and enhance, amplifying their unique attributes to drive growth and profitability. Embracing a culture of collaboration internally and externally, we are committed to providing innovative solutions tailored to consumers, operational excellence, global scalability, and exceptional shared services to support our brand portfolio. This dedication to fostering development and success sets Helen of Troy apart as a pioneer in the industry, propelling our brands to unparalleled heights of success and recognition worldwide.