Accounts Coordinator

Purpose of this role

Based in Aesop’s London office, the Accounts Coordinator - Europe will primarily be responsible for the processing and payment of supplier invoices, reconciliation of in-store sales, harmonisation of intercompany transactions, administration of corporate credit cards (including monthly reconciliation), entering and payment of employee reimbursements and maintenance of petty cash processes for a number the company’s European entities. These tasks will be processed and managed directly from the London Office using the company’s cloud-based ERP system (NetSuite).

The Accounts Coordinator – Europe will also act as a key support to the European Finance Manager and assist on a number of ongoing and annual tasks including (but not limited to): reviewing and providing feedback on monthly management reporting at regional level, preparation of annual budgets, monitoring cash-flow and refining financial processes at regional level.

In addition to these important duties, the Accounts Coordinator – Europe will also partake in the implementation of a number of company-wide projects such as an existing ERP roll-out within the European region.

Infrequent travels in Europe may be required from time to time.

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in one or more of the following degrees: Business, Accounting, Finance Commerce or similar is preferred.
• Professional qualifications: Actively studying towards a professional qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• 2+ years’ experience working in an administrative accounts focused role.
• Experience in the retail sector preferred.
• Previous experience working across multiple countries in the European region an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and escalate issues and process improvements together with a good eye for detail.
• Hands-on, practical problem solving and process improvement skills and ability to complete tasks within set timeframes.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong and effective interpersonal skills, both verbal and written. Fluent English is a prerequisite – no exceptions.
• Additional European language skills would be a distinct and significant advantage.
• Prior exposure to NetSuite or other ERP systems and retail POS systems would be beneficial.