LeMieux is the UK’s fastest-growing equestrian and lifestyle brand, with a global community and big ambitions. Our success is driven by talented people who share our passion for innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We are seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our Finance team and help support the continued growth of the brand.
What You’ll Do
Reporting to the Finance Assistant, this role will support the purchase ledger process and provide a vital service to the wider Finance team. The position also offers exposure to reporting, business partnering, and opportunities to take on additional responsibility, including supporting month-end activities and contributing to process and control improvements.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the invoice processing system, ensuring all invoices are correctly coded to cost centers and nominal accounts, and appropriately approved through Continia (document capture)
- Processing stock purchase invoices through goods receipts
- Maintaining the Goods Received Not Invoiced (GRNI) accrual and stock prepayments
- Processing staff expenses
- Reconciling supplier statements
- Identifying accruals and prepayments
- Setting up new vendor accounts and maintaining existing supplier details
- Monitoring the finance inbox and responding to queries via phone and email
- Filing and maintaining finance documentation
- Supporting month-end close activities related to accounts payable
- Ensuring compliance with company policies and approval processes
- Liaising with internal departments regarding invoice approvals
What You’ll Bring
The successful candidate will be a strong team player who is enthusiastic, self-driven, discreet, and exceptionally organised. You will be calm under pressure, with the ability to manage deadlines effectively in a fast-paced environment. This is an exciting and evolving opportunity for someone looking to develop and progress their career within finance.
- Adaptable, resilient, and a supportive team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
- Self-disciplined and efficient, with a proactive and flexible approach to work
- Strong attention to detail, with a highly organised and methodical approach
- Ability to work calmly and accurately to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and eager to learn, with a positive and can-do attitude
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across departments and with external stakeholders
- Comfortable following established processes and controls, with a strong appreciation for accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality
- Proficient in accounting software, with good systems awareness
- Strong working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office packages
- Previous experience within a finance or accounts payable function preferred, but not essential
- Ability to work closely with the Finance Assistant, taking direction, collaborating effectively, and supporting shared objectives
- Willingness to learn internal procedures and continuously develop skills within the finance function
- Discreet and trustworthy when handling sensitive financial information
This list is not exhaustive, and you may be required to undertake additional tasks appropriate to the role, as directed by a member of the management team.
Why Join LeMieux?
Founded in 2006, LeMieux is the UK’s fastest-growing equestrian and lifestyle brand with a global presence. Driven by innovation and passion for horses and riders, we’re expanding our 150-strong team based in our Romsey HQ and looking for exceptional people to join us on our journey.
We’re on a mission to be the most exciting equestrian brand on the planet. To get there, we need exceptional people who thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment and a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving. Whether you ride or not, you’ll share our energy, determination, and obsession with delivering excellence for our community.
From financial security to time with your loved ones (on two legs or four), we continually invest in our employees.
We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that varied perspectives drive innovation and strengthen our team. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities - including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, and neurodiversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote an environment of respect, support, and opportunity for all. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the application process.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Ability to commute/relocate:
- East Wellow, Hampshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- What are your salary expectations?
Work Location: In person
