At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage supplier invoices, reconcile statements, and process staff expenses in a legal finance setting.
- Company: Join a prestigious international law firm with a focus on growth and learning.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in legal finance with potential for career advancement.
- Other info: Temporary role for 6 months with opportunities for networking and skill development.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in finance while working in a dynamic legal environment.
- Qualifications: A Level education or equivalent; eagerness to learn and grow in finance.
The predicted salary is between 20250 - 24750 £ per year.
I am currently partnering with one of our International Law Firm clients on the recruitment of an Accounts Payable Assistant. This role is a temporary position for a fixed term period of 6 months. My client is looking for someone who is early in their career/at Graduate level, looking for their first role in Legal Finance and eager to learn and grow.
Key responsibilities:
- The timely and accurate posting of all supplier invoices, ensuring appropriate approval and coding in line with firm policy and compliant with VAT regulations.
- Reconciliation of supplier statements against the purchase ledger, liaising with internal stakeholders and suppliers as appropriate.
- Posting of professional disbursements to client files to enable a timely billing of such.
- Subsequent payment of disbursements in line with the SRA Accounts Rules.
- Processing of staff expenses, ensuring appropriate approvals, accurate coding and a timely reimbursement cycle.
- Reconciliation of office credit cards and all direct debits.
- Ensuring all expenditure is coded, approved and posted in a timely and accurate manner.
- Handling general queries from internal and external stakeholders in a professional manner.
Education and Experience
Educated to A Level standard or equivalent.
Accounts Payable Assistant employer: Ambition Europe Limited
As a leading global law firm, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and collaboration. Our Remote Business Development Manager role offers the unique opportunity to shape strategic initiatives within the Financial Regulation Group while enjoying the flexibility of remote work. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive environment, we empower our employees to thrive and make a meaningful impact in the legal sector.
