Accounts Payable Assistant in London

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. Our work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision. The firm has recently expanded its global network of 23 offices, including new offices in Madrid and Zurich. We are now looking for an Accounts Payable assistant to join the London Finance team. The Accounts Payable assistant will report to the London Finance Manager and will be a key part of the Accounts Payable team working closely with the Accounts Payable Supervisor supporting the London, Madrid and Brussels offices.

Responsibilities include:

• Reviewing invoices and expense claims submitted by GDC personnel on Chrome River for accuracy, tax validity, and compliance with Firm policy.
• Maintaining the Firm’s master Vendor records; setting up new vendor details and adhering to the Firm’s policy on call back procedures in use for new vendors and changes in vendor bank details.
• Maintaining the Firm approved vendor call back log and making data available to Firm management on request.
• Posting overhead invoices onto the Firm’s Chrome River system.
• Dealing with all related enquiries, internal and external whilst providing the highest level of customer service.
• Set up regular bank transfer payment runs for approved invoices and expense claims and submit standard release e-mails and supporting documentation to internal approvers for bank payment release purposes.
• Communicate with attorneys and their secretaries to resolve invoice transaction issues.
• Coordinate the entry of unposted disbursement invoices with the London billers, to allow the timely issue of Firm bills.
• Provide them with reports on request to assist bill production and payment.
• Work with other team members to ensure the Firm expenses are coded to the correct accounts and the correct entries appear in the main general ledger control accounts (e.g. bank, petty cash, VAT, personal accounts, etc.).
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, based on department needs as required.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong analytical skills.
• Proactive nature and solutions focussed attitude.
• Enthusiastic and eager to learn.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Professional 2016 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Detail-oriented in all tasks, including excellent proof-reading and research skills.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to develop strong internal relationships including ability to work effectively with people at all levels.
• Strong customer service ethic.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.

Education & Experience:

This position is open to entry level candidates however Law firm, Finance, or professional services experience is advantageous.

Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.

Gibson Dunn is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to ensure an inclusive and accessible hiring experience. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable participation in the application and recruitment process, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or otherwise take part in the recruitment process, please contact us at recruiting-accommodations@gibsondunn.com. Please note, this is a dedicated email inbox established exclusively to assist applicants with accommodation request related to the recruitment process. Inquiries about the status of an application or other non-accommodation matter will not receive a response.