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Accounts Payable Specialist

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 13 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • You will be working for a US-based law firm in their London City office, reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller.
  • The role involves processing an average of 30,000 invoices and maintaining relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.
  • Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience in Accounts Payable, with SAGE experience being advantageous.
  • The position includes responsibilities like overseeing month-end closing processes and resolving complex invoice issues.
  • Salary details were not provided in the job description.

Your new companyYou will be working for a US-based law firm based in their London City office. This role will be reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller to work within their global accounts payable function. The business has seen growth and expansion over the past few years and is continuing to increase its workload. Their modern offices are based in the heart of the City with easy travel links. Your new roleThe successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate payment processing, and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders. You will play a vital role in the finance team, ensuring that on average 30,000 invoices are processed effectively and efficiently.

  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos, and payment transactions.
  • Build and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers, addressing any issues or discrepancies.
  • Oversee the month-end closing process, including AP ledger reconciliation and reporting.
  • Resolve complex invoice and payment issues, working closely with internal departments and external vendors.
  • Provide support for internal and external audits, including the preparation of audit schedules and responding to auditor enquiries.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within the AP function on their new finance system SAGE.
  • Assist with cash flow forecasting and manage the timing of payments to optimise cash flow.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Experience working with SAGE is advantageous.
  • 4+ years experience working within Accounts Payable

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.