Purchase to Pay Specialist

Type:
Full Time
Time:
Permanent

Location:

Glasgow
Working Pattern:
Minimum 2 days per week in the office 3 days remote
Department:
Finance

The Role

As a Procure to Pay Specialist (Accounts Payable) you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality controlled and insight-driven accounts payable service within a global finance function. This is a technically strong role with a focus on reconciliation controls reporting and continuous improvement.

You will take ownership of complex accounts payable processes including vendor reconciliations payment approvals and month-end controls while also supporting forecasting audit activity and management reporting. Acting as a key escalation point you will resolve queries efficiently and build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

You will also contribute to operational and strategic activities supporting the Purchase to Pay Manager where required and helping to drive process improvements across the function.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced collaborative environment and is confident working with data systems and stakeholders at all levels.

Essential Skills & Experience

Technical & Professional Experience

Experience in a Procure to Pay / Accounts Payable role ideally within a legal or professional services environment

Strong experience across accounts payable processes including reconciliations payments accruals and audit support

Experience working with practice management systems such as 3E Elite Enterprise or similar

Experience supporting cash forecasting and reporting activities

Skills & Attributes

Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy

Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively

Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels

Proactive solutions-focused approach with the confidence to handle escalations

Collaborative team player with flexibility to support business demands

Technical Skills

Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Excel and Word

Strong working knowledge of financial systems and sub-ledger / general ledger reconciliations

Shape

Key Responsibilities

Perform complex vendor statement reconciliations investigating and resolving discrepancies

Own and execute payment controls ensuring compliance with approval matrices and funding requirements

Review and approve payments prior to release ensuring accuracy and completeness

Manage bank reconciliation items and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner

Maintain robust month-end controls including review of invoices debit balances and aged creditors

Reconcile Purchase to Pay sub-ledger to General Ledger resolving reconciling differences

Manage and resolve queries and escalations from vendors and internal stakeholders

Support forecasting activities analysing payment runs accruals and cash outflows

Coordinate audit support preparing and submitting required documentation

Prepare and analyse AP metrics and management reporting identifying trends and improvements

Build and maintain strong vendor and stakeholder relationships

Provide cover for the Purchase to Pay Manager and support operational planning

Support continuous improvement and undertake ad hoc tasks as required

The Team

This is an exciting time to join the Glasgow finance team as the business services function continues to evolve. You will be part of a collaborative and supportive environment where your contribution is valued and you are empowered to work in a way that enables you to perform at your best.

Working within a global firm you will play a key role in helping to optimise financial operations contributing to a high-performing team that is focused on continuous improvement and service excellence.

The Firm

Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm helping organisations navigate risk and maximise opportunity across sectors including insurance aviation marine construction energy and trade. With a globally integrated model the firm delivers a full range of legal services to businesses operating worldwide.

The firm is committed to responsible business practices including building a diverse and inclusive workforce supporting communities through pro bono and charitable initiatives and reducing environmental impact through ambitious sustainability targets.

Whats in it for you

Modern flexible working A minimum of 2 days each week required from the office 3 days from home

Global exposure Be part of a market-leading internationally connected law firm

Career development Access to structured development and progression opportunities

Inclusive culture A collaborative environment where your voice is valued

Benefits and wellbeing Including life assurance wellbeing initiatives lifestyle discounts and Employee Assistance Programme

Please note:

eligibility for benefits…