Accounts Payable Clerk

Reporting to: Financial Controller

The Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join a busy and growing Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a professional services environment, supporting the end-to-end accounts payable function and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the team.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will work closely with colleagues in Partnership and Management Accounting, as well as a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a high standard of service delivery at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Accounts Payable inbox, ensuring internal and external queries are handled promptly, professionally and to a high standard
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies, working closely with stakeholders to achieve timely resolution
• Coordinate supplier payment runs, ensuring payments are processed accurately and on schedule, with remittance advice issued accordingly
• Process supplier invoices end to end, ensuring accurate posting and correct coding to the general ledger
• Support weekly expense processing for partners and staff, including policy checks, appropriate coding and document management
• Set up new supplier accounts and maintain accurate, up-to-date supplier records
• Manage corporate credit card transactions, including statement reconciliations and correct allocation of costs
• Prepare supplier payment lists to support effective and controlled payment processing
• Liaise with invoice approvers to resolve queries and ensure invoices are authorised in a timely manner
• Coordinate transfers between office bank accounts as required
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the finance function to meet service delivery standards and deadlines
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support accounts payable-related projects aimed at enhancing efficiency and effectiveness

Person Specification

• 1-2 years' experience in an accounts payable or purchase ledger role (desirable)
• Experience within a legal or professional services environment welcomed but not essential
• Knowledge of VAT
• Familiarity with finance systems; experience with Aderant is advantageous but not essential
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational and time management skills
• A positive, flexible attitude and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working model (role-dependent)
• Generous annual leave with the option to buy additional days
• Pension with employer contributions
• Life assurance and income protection
• Private medical and dental options
• Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives, including fitness, mental health and financial wellbeing support
• Supportive environment with opportunities for training, development and career progression