We are looking for a Finance Operations Assistant to join our Finance team here at Harrods. The purpose of this role is to perform daily Finance tasks such as: accounts payable, invoice matching, reconciliation , bank details approvals and resolving supplier accounts queries.
About The Role
This role will be working across all 4 finance business areas (in AR, AP, Banking, Bank Agency, Processing invoices, imports) administrative clerk essentially. As the Finance Operations Assistant you will be trained to cover the Data entry and Accounts Receivable duties to raise invoices, reconciling GL accounts, debt collection and payment allocation.
You will also;
Check the purchase orders and process our buying agent’s payment statement each week and process the vendors invoices, invoices that have not auto-matched due to cost price differences, quantity shortages etc
Review email inbox throughout the day for shipment clearances from freight forwarders and couriers and checking the documents supplied
Ensure shipment invoices are compliant to Brexit rules especially for EU shipments
Managing own workflow / AR inbox and responding to emails and resolving queries
About You
The ideal candidate will be an organised individual with a strong work ethic, excellent time-management skills and the ability and willingness to multi-task. You will also have knowledge of basic book keeping, imports and shipping knowledge.
You also have the following;
Good attention to detail
Strong Word/Excel skills
Strong customer service focus
Clear Communication skills both verbal and written
About Us
Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.
Our Promise to You
Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.
Uniquely You
At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.
While our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you do not meet every desired criteria but feel you have the skills and experience to thrive in this role as well as a genuine interest in working for Harrods and you can demonstrate an alignment with our values, we would encourage you to apply.
If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods.
Harrods reserve the right to close applications early if we receive a high number of applications for this role
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What We Do
As many lives, generations, cultures and stories pass through our doors, our mission remains unchanged: to serve the needs and aspirations of our customers, to create new stories and bring moments of delight. Whomever they are and wherever they come from, our customers can always expect to be treated with grace, courtesy, and care. #TogetherHarrods
Open since 1834 by Charles Henry Harrod and now owned by Qatar Holding Authority, we are truly unique - a house of maisons, a modern atelier, a workshop of wonders, a convener, patron and celebrator of the world’s finest. Known around the world as one of the great luxury emporiums, we offer a transformative experience to customers who know that true value of exceptional goods and services lies beyond price. We are committed to excellence and artistry, inspired to reinvent and surprise, ensuring our position as a leader in the category.
Our people are our strength - their unique personalities and their desire to exceed expectations are what enables us to make the impossible possible for our customers.
Our customers are at the heart of our success. They’re the reason we exist, and we never forget it. And we’re always looking for new exceptional people who want to connect to them, to delight them and to become part of our story
