Credit Controller

Credit Controller - 26 hours per week
 
Do you keep up to date with luxury fashion? 
Do you know your Chloe from your Balmain? 
Do you love all things luxury retail? 
If YES, we may have the role for you… 
 
Luxury department store, Harvey Nichols, is searching for a new Credit Controller for 26 hours per week, to join its thriving Accounts Payable department in our Head Office in London – Knightsbridge. Our culture is based on inclusivity; we embrace diversity. Whoever you are, Harvey Nichols has a place for you.  

How we reward your hard work… 

At Harvey Nichols, we champion career development and are passionate about our people. We will do all we can to support your journey and career path with us. Alongside this you will have access to a world of amazing benefits such as. 

• Up to 40% off fashion  
• Up to 40% off hospitality, foodmarket and hampers 
• 30% off beauty and perfumery, wine and spirits 
• Clothing allowance 

You will also have access to charity days, a season ticket/bike loan; learning and development opportunities; to our Employee Assistance Program - Retail Trust and recognition schemes and the opportunity to join one of our Employee groups – Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion and Sustainability. These are just some of the reasons people join and stay! 

About the role… 
 
As Credit Controller you will support mainly the Fashion Team to clear Negative balance from Creditors Ledger and will post all Debit Notes to ledger accounts across the function. This role will provide visibility across all functions, working inclusively with Buyers, AP and Brands.

• Post all Green Debit Notes from Portal in a timely manner to Supplier Ledger Accounts.
• Maintenance of Negative balance report and minimum debt particularly aged debt 3 months plus.
• Chase suppliers for Credit Notes to clear Negative balance.
• Work with and communicate to Buying teams to chase and clear debt.
• Send out Pre-Legal letters with buying approval to suppliers.
• Work with Assistant Payable Manager to provide backing document to send to debt collection agency.
• Work with AP team to ensure Debit Notes are being deducted from payments.
• Provide ongoing updates to the Assistant manager for any escalation.
• Provide in depth historical reconciliations to brands upon request.
• Provide ongoing support to Assistant Manager, AP Team, Buyers, and Brands to clear all outstanding debt!
• Work with Assistant Payables Manager on Provisions and Write offs.
• Ensuring all month end and year end processes are completed.
• Any other Adhoc duties as required by Managers.

Is this you? 

We are looking for individuals who embrace diversity, love a challenge, are passionate about luxury retail and are looking for something uniquely different.  

• Are you driven, enthusiastic and a self-starter?
• Are you a whizz in Excel?
• Do you have Accounts Payable experience?
• Do you have a positive can-do attitude?
• Are you willing to take on new challenges?

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! 

Where do I sign? 

If you are already thinking of what you will wear on your first day (no we don’t have uniforms) and this role catches your eye, hit the “apply” button below to kick-start your journey with us.