Accounts Payable Clerk

Our client is a City of London law firm with a headcount of 500 staff in offices across Europe. They specialise in many areas of law including Commercial, IP & Technology, Tax, Corporate Finance & M&A, Employment and Real Estate amongst others. They offer a great benefits package including season ticket loan, private health insurance, corporate health club membership, generous pension contributions and on-site restaurant, amongst others.

Our client is looking to recruit a Accounts Payable Clerk, Part of the Transactions team, as Accounts Payable Clerk at you will be responsible for accurately processing supplier invoices, staff expenses, and disbursement payments, ensuring correct coding and timely payment runs. You’ll also reconcile supplier statements, maintain purchase ledger records, and support compliance with internal controls and VAT requirements, contributing to the efficient and compliant operation of the firm’s finance function.

Responsibilities Verify and process supplier invoices accurately and on time. Ensure the correct coding of expense claims to the correct nominal, department and profit centres. Prepare payment runs & upload to the banking system Process staff expense claims accurately and timely, ensuring adherence to firm policies. Ensure the correct coding of expense claims to the correct nominal, department and profit centres.

Prepare payment runs & upload to the banking system Verify, and process supplier invoices accurately and on time. Ensure proper coding of invoices to the correct client / matter disbursement ledgers Enter payments onto the banking system Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly. Maintain accurate records of all purchase ledger transactions. Ensure VAT compliance on invoices and payments. Support audits by providing accurate documentation.

Will assist with other duties & projects as required Candidate Profile Excellent VAT knowledge. Attention to detail & accuracy. Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Good communication skills for liaising with suppliers and internal teams. Proficiency in Excel Minimum 3 years' experience in accounts payable role, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment.

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Thank you. Career Legal is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this permanent vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.