attica department stores is currently in search of an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist for our central offices in Athens.

About Attica: Attica is the leading fashion & beauty destination in Greece, a one-stop-shop for designer brands in Athens and Thessaloniki. With the flagship store housed in City Link, an historical building near Syntagma Square in the center of Athens, and two more stores in Maroussi (northern suburbs of Athens), as well as two in Thessaloniki (one at Tsimiski street in the center of the city and one within the Mediterranean Cosmos Shopping Center), attica offers complete sections of women’s, men’s and children’s fashionwear, footwear, beauty and accessories, along with a wide range of excellent, personalized services.

Role Purpose: 

As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will be responsible for managing accounts payable activities related to domestic and international merchandise purchases, ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing, supplier account reconciliations and payment execution. The role also involves coordinating international shipments and customs clearance, supporting month-end closing activities and contributing to the purchasing budget process, in close collaboration with internal departments and external partners.

Key Accountabilities:

• Review, verify and process invoices and credit notes related to international merchandise purchases.
• Perform supplier account reconciliations for domestic and international purchasing transactions.
• Contribute to the effective implementation of the payment plan, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of supplier payments.
• Prepare international merchandise purchase payments, submit them for approval and execute approved payments.
• Support cash management procedures.
• Coordinate customs clearance procedures for imports from non-EU countries, in collaboration with customs brokers and relevant external partners.
• Coordinate merchandise transportation, ensuring effective communication with transport providers and the timely flow of goods.
• Register customs clearance expenses and freight service invoices (transportation service invoices).
• Perform month-end closing activities related to the department, including financial accruals and reconciliations with transport providers and customs brokers.
• Prepare and submit Intrastat declarations in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Collaborate closely with the Commercial Department on supplier payments, transportation and import-related issues.
• Participate in the preparation and monitoring of the merchandise purchasing budget.

Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years previous experience in accounts payable, accounting or a similar finance role, preferably in a retail or commercial environment.
• Good knowledge of accounts payable processes, supplier reconciliations and payment procedures.
• Familiarity with international trade transactions, import procedures, customs clearance and transportation documentation will be considered an asset.
• Understanding of Intrastat reporting requirements and month-end closing procedures.
• Good command of Microsoft Excel and familiarity with ERP systems.
• Good command of written and spoken English, particularly for communication with international suppliers and business partners.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Modern and pleasant working environment.
• Induction to company policies, procedures, and culture.
• Structured onboarding program.
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities.
• Exclusive employee discounts at attica department stores.
• Additional privileged discounts at partner businesses (e.g., cafés, pastry shops, wellness services, etc.)
• Participation in well-being events and initiatives.
• Opportunity to actively contribute to the CSR team and internal community projects.

Next Steps:

If you are excited about working in a high-growth international environment, with a variety of long-term perspectives, then apply to this job posting! Along with an attractive remuneration package, including fringe benefits, you will also cooperate with motivated & skilled colleagues in an open company culture.