Accounts Payable Executive - Stock

The Accounts Payable  Executive will  support  Gymshark’s finance function by managing and maintaining the company’s stock-related accounts payable position in an accurate and efficient manner. Developing new or improved processes along the way  is  an  integral  part  of  the  role  thus helping to improve controls over operations  within  the department.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Key point of contact for Accounts Payable – Stock supplier management
• Manage the processing of stock bills on a monthly basis and provide analysis when required
• Instigate and deal with supplier queries and ensure accounts are up to date and reconciled
• Develop relationships with key suppliers through regular communication
• Working with sourcing to ensure that POs raised are complete and accurate
• Manage allocation of landed cost and monthly accruals for missing invoices to ensure accurate inventory valuations.
• Manage release of monthly supplier rebates and recharges to P&L based on sell through and ensure Risk and Opportunities associated with this are flagged in timely manner
• Support in the updating monthly goods on water accrual (accrued purchases)
• Ensure all invoices are posted in a timely and accurate manner following chart of account coding guidelines whilst improving invoicing standards within Gymshark
• Aid in the production of the monthly management packs by working closely with the relevant departments
• Assist in the reconciliation and management of key balance sheet accounts
• Support all audit visits i.e. internal, external and contractual audits
• Assist in the development of financial policies, processes and working instructions
• Develop and produce analysis/reports to aid in the strategic planning of Gymshark to improve efficiency or become more cost effective
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting practices, procedures and policies of Gymshark
• Ensure all documents are filed in a timely and logical manner
• Maintain a high standard of work adhering to all regulatory legislation
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all sensitive matters

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Self-motivated and take pride in completing tasks to the highest standard
• Detailed and methodical - Duties are completed in an accurate manner whilst spotting irregularities and investigating them
• Able to manage day to day priorities effectively, proactively seek issues and be able to provide solutions for these
• Pro-active – To go above and beyond and adapt to the changing needs of the team
• Adaptive and logical - Are be able to think about and solve new issues that may arise as the company grows and faces new challenges
• Good communication skills and able to build a strong rapport with team’s key to the role
• Technologically proficient and can make full use of technology and software to complete tasks efficiently and accurately
• Able to manage time and responsibilities to ensure key tasks are completed to deadlines to ensure the rest of the department operates smoothly
• Excellent excel skills
• Solid accounting knowledge
• Experience in purchase ledger
• Desire to study towards AAT and beyond

Preferred Skills: 

• Knowledge of Netsuite
• Experience of working with Stock/inventory

OPTIONAL (delete if not relevant): This is a hybrid role and would require the successful candidate to attend at least XXX days a week in GSHQ, Solihull, UK.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 11th August

BELONGING AT GYMSHARK.

Our mission is to be a place where everyone belongs. We’re an equal opportunities employer, and for us that means we always strive to be as inclusive as possible in all aspects of employment, right from your application. We’re committed to finding reasonable adjustments* for candidates with specific needs or have a disability during our recruitment process, and all applicants will be considered fairly and equally. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. *If you’d like to request a reasonable adjustment please email talent@gymshark.com. 

ABOUT US.

We’re here to unite the conditioning community. We believe that putting the sweat in today, prepares us for tomorrow. So, we give people the tools they need to reach further, go faster, be stronger. We celebrate those who show up – for themselves – to be their physical or mental best, whatever that means for them. It’s what we want for our community, and our team. A team that’s growing rapidly around the world. A collective of talented individuals working together to invent Gymshark’s future. Our plans are ambitious, and we’re looking for people who want to join us for the ride – our growth will be your growth.

THE PERKS.

Standard benefits include:

• Performance-based Bonus opportunity
• Funded Healthcare benefit
• 25 days holiday, additional day for your birthday & Bank Holidays
• Contributory Employer pension scheme
• Flexible benefits programme – including salary sacrifice EV scheme, dental insurance, cycle to work, tech scheme, holiday trading
• Gymshark Employee Discount & long service awards
• Access to High Street cashback and discounts
• Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support
• Enhanced Family Leave package
• Life Assurance

Office location specific benefits include (IQ):

• Gym Membership to The Lifting Club (LC)
• Onsite lunch provision & coffee bars
• EV charge points available