Accounts Payable Assistant, Urban Outfitters Europe
URBN
Lifestyle retailer
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Lifestyle retailer
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
201-500 employees
Company mission
To bring together nostalgia for the past with an enthusiasm to shape the future.
Role
Who you are
- We're searching for someone eager to jumpstart their finance career and ready to learn and grow within our team
- This role calls for keen attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and excellent communication with both external and internal stakeholders
- If you're ready to make an impact and thrive in a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you!
- Relevant accounts payable experience is preferred but not required
- Experience using Oracle or similar ERP package is preferred but not required
- Proficient with Excel
- Ability to work at pace with high volumes and maintain accuracy
- Capable of prioritising workload and meeting deadlines
- Self-motivated with ability to pick things up quickly, great use of initiative and eagerness to learn more
- Clear communicator, with ability to work with finance and non-finance associates
- Support the development of processing to drive continuous improvement in controls, accuracy and efficiency
What the job involves
- This role sits in our European URBN shared service function, which supports and works across all business areas for our constantly evolving brands
- As a Finance Assistant you will support Europe Accounting operations by timely processing of invoices, resolving queries from the business and suppliers, and assisting in any necessary month-end tasks. Working with USA Finance team as required
- Supporting Merchandise invoice payment to terms processing
- Working with Internal and External stakeholders to resolve Supplier queries
- Resolution of Aged Creditor invoice issues
- Supporting USA AP & Treasury Team’s on Vendor queries as necessary
- Prepayment setup and management
- Reconciliation of Supplier statements
- Producing weekly multi-currency payment runs and urgent one-off payment files
- Posting ADI upload relating to Vendor fines
- Other ad hoc duties
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Urban Outfitters started out in the 1970s as a quirky little boutique in Philadelphia with a love for creativity and self-expression. More than 50 years later, it's grown into a globally recognised brand, but it hasn't forgotten where it came from.
It's known for its knack of catching (and keeping) attention with its unique mix of clothing, homeware, and vintage treasures. It connects with a community of over 10M shoppers and is always staying ahead of the trends.
While the brand might feel like an old favourite, it's far from slowing down. It just posted record earnings, with $143.9M in profit for Q2 2025 and strong growth across all its brands (including its sister companies Anthropologie, Free People, FP Movement, and Nuuly). New stores are opening and digital sales are booming, the brand has truly proven itself to be a powerhouse in the retail space.
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Company benefits
- Employee discount: Shop your fave brands for less
- Pension: Like to think ahead? We've got you
- Private medical insurance: Your health is important to us
- Birthday break: Take some time to celebrate you
- Career development: Grow at UO
- Volunteering time: Give back to your community
Company HQ
Spitalfields, London, UK
Leadership
Emma Wisden
(Managing Director)Emma has been the Managing Director of Urban Outfitters Europe since 2015. Prior to that, she spent 15 years at Topshop as a Fashion Director.
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