Accounts Payable Assistant

Dune London is the leading affordable luxury footwear and accessories brand in the UK, with broad distribution across both the UK and internationally. It has 50 stores in the UK and over 100 in 25 countries around the world. The company is entering a period of sustained growth both through additional stores, expansion of sales on its online channels and through third party partners both in the UK and globally. Celebrating its 30th anniversary the group has over the years built an enviable position as the specialist in quality fashion footwear and accessories which has given it a unique position at the high end of the high street.

The Role

We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Accounts Payable Assistant to join our fast-paced and entrepreneurial retail finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining high levels of accuracy, efficiency, and service while supporting key financial operations. Suitable applicants will thrive in a dynamic environment, demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, and be committed to delivering consistent, high-quality results.

Responsibilities:

• Coding and processing all non-stock invoices received in the business in multiple currencies
• Controlling and monitoring the authorisation of invoices in line with Company guidelines
• Regular liaison with budget holders to obtain status updates on unapproved invoices
• Telephone and email correspondence with suppliers
• Assisting in the management of departmental email inbox and handling each email promptly and correctly
• Develop and maintain relationships with key internal and external contacts
• Regular reconciliation of supplier statements
• Regular monitoring of the ledger and resolution of queries
• Raise payments via online banking for suppliers, HMRC, international staff and authorities
• Processing of daily direct debits taken from bank account
• Ad hoc report and analysis

Profile:

• Numerate and analytical
• Attention to detail
• High standards of accuracy
• Strong team player
• Excellent communication skills
• Good knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel

The Perks:

• Blended working – spreading your time across our office and remote working
• Brand new sustainable office in bustling West London (near Westfield)
• Friendly and open culture with flat structures allowing plenty of opportunity for development.
• Company growth and opportunity; Dune is opening new stores and channels and evolving all the time
• Open-minded company, welcoming thoughts and ideas to be shared
• Working with charitable organisations to help raise funds and give something back. Our current charity partner is Mental Health UK.
• 60% employee discount on Dune products – what’s not to love!
• 25 days holiday (plus the bank holidays)
• Cycle2work
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance for all team members
• We look after our people
• 3.00 p.m. finish every pay day Friday!
• Team socials and drinks – we like to have fun!
• Access to our employee assistance programme, retailTRUST, who provide loads of resources to support with wellbeing and personal development offer free counselling legal advice and financial guidance.
• Our own Wellbeing Allies – there to talk when you need them.