Senior Finance Administrator: Accounts Payable in Manchester

About Law Debenture

Law Debenture is an Investment Trust supported by a wholly owned professional services business. LawDeb is an unusual and exciting proposition; on a day‑to‑day basis we are nimble, ambitious and small enough to know everyone by name, whilst also benefiting from the profile and credibility of a listed business. This is thanks to our 137‑year‑old FTSE250 investment trust and our fast‑growing independent professional services business of over 300 colleagues across 6 business lines. At LawDeb, doing work that has a positive impact is important to us. We need the very best people to be the custodians of our business for the next stage of our proud history and growth. We’re ambitious to innovate, collaborate and push forward in providing peace of mind and excellence for our clients and each other. We’re on a journey to shape a culture we’re all proud to be part of. One where everyone feels trusted, supported and empowered to own their success. Working at LawDeb, you will have access to our enviable network of clients and innovative projects, as well as brilliant colleagues to learn from and collaborate with.

Role Overview

The Senior Finance Administrator: Accounts Payable is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments and associated financial transactions within a high volume shared services environment. The role plays a key part in maintaining the integrity of financial records, ensuring compliance with organisational and regulatory requirements and supporting strong vendor relationships.

Job Role & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the processing and payment of our third‑party supplier network invoices
• Match invoices against purchase orders, identifying discrepancies
• Enter and post transactions in the ERP /AP system ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Deal with queries from the business and suppliers on payments
• Supporting the billing team to ensure that client recharges are captured
• Ensure all accounts payable internal controls are operating and monitored
• Resolve any escalated accounts payable issues or complaints received
• Proactively recommend continuous improvements to maximise efficiency and accuracy of existing systems and processes
• Management and distribution of Zendesk tickets, adhering to agreed SLA's
• Support and adhere to audit request on an ad‑hoc basis
• Contribute to the development of the Finance team processes to ensure these are cohesive, efficient, and effective.
• Undertake training and development as appropriate and engage fully in the performance management process.
• Contribute to the Law Deb culture positively, attend meetings as required, and carry out duties willingly and diligently
• Where regulatory rules apply, abide by these in spirit and fact
• Carry out such other tasks as you may be reasonably directed to do by the senior management team from time to time.

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Accounts Payable experience within a shared services environment
• Process employee expense claims
• Service management experience with a client‑driven approach
• Diligent, analytical with excellent attention to detail without loss of pace
• Outstanding numeracy, data management and manipulation skills
• Strong communication skills and an inquisitive mind
• IT literate, including strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Takes full ownership for the delivery of tasks
• Readiness to work to enhance the available resources
• A "sleeves rolled up" style of working
• Independent thinker, proactive problem‑solver AND able to ask for help when needed
• Able to say "no" if needs be to ensure expectations of senior stakeholders are not mismanaged
• Resilience, willingness to listen, learn and incorporate feedback
• Ambitious and keen to take on additional responsibility

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of SAP Concur
• Knowledge of Sage Intacct

Your Reward

• Competitive salary with performance bonus scheme
• Generous pension contribution
• Full healthcare cover
• Health cash plan
• Life assurance
• Buy/sell annual leave scheme

Additional Information

People who thrive at LawDeb make the most of this foundation to grow themselves, help us improve and have fun playing their part in building the culture that’s fuelling our growth. LawDeb hires people based on personal merit and qualifications regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background or any other protected attribute. We celebrate the diversity of our colleagues and provide an inclusive environment so you can bring your true self to work. We recognise that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. Please note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.