Accounts Payable Manager

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An international Law Firm is seeking to recruit an experienced AP Manager with either a Legal or Professional Services background to be based in their Southampton office.

Responsible for the end-to-end management, control, and efficiency of the firm’s global Accounts Payable function. This role requires a detail-oriented leader with expertise in multi-currency legal invoice processing, expense management, and compliance with international tax legislation (VAT/GST).

Reports to:

Group Finance Director

• Oversee daily operations of the Accounts Payable department across all jurisdictions, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, expenses, disbursements, and payment runs.
• Manage the firm-wide expense reporting system, ensuring employee reimbursements comply with firm policies and tax regulations.
• Act as the escalation point for internal and external AP queries.
• Establish, implement, and enforce internal controls to safeguard assets and mitigate fraud risk, particularly in multi-jurisdictional wire payments.
• Ensure compliance with local and international tax regulations (VAT, GST, withholding tax, offshore requirements).
• Maintain vendor and employee data accuracy, ensuring proper vetting and authorization across all entities.
• Serve as the primary contact for external and internal auditors, providing documentation and explanations of AP processes and controls.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop the AP team, setting performance goals, conducting reviews, and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, drive automation, and optimize ERP functionality for efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with the Finance Systems team to ensure proper configuration and data integrity

• Essential - 5+ years of Accounts Payable experience gained within Professional Services
  , including 2+ years in a management/supervisory role.
• Proven experience managing AP in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment.
• Strong track record in designing, implementing, and enforcing internal controls and process improvements.
• Advanced proficiency with law firm practice management system and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with system change management is desirable.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to delegate effectively and develop talent.
• Exceptional precision and accuracy in financial processing and data review.
• Analytical mindset to resolve complex payment, vendor, and compliance discrepancies quickly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for liaising with senior stakeholders, legal professionals, and vendors across cultures and time zones.

This is a great opportunity to join a leader in it’s field, please do apply for more information.

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Associate

Full-time

Accounting/Auditing

Accounting