Accounts Payable Clerk,

London

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our market leading Finance department that provides high-quality advice to private and commercial clients. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this newly created position will work closely with our Partnership & Management Accounting team and be responsible for end-to-end accounts payable processing, including posting and coding supplier invoices, maintaining supplier records, reconciling accounts, managing the AP mailbox, and responding to internal and external queries.

The position also works closely with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure service delivery, support continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to projects that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the AP function.

In view of our growing department, we aim to recruit astute, motivated and enthusiastic individuals to represent the Fladgate brand. We offer exceptional training and career development and the opportunity to learn from some of the most highly regarded professionals in the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Posting of supplier invoices and checking that the invoices have been correctly coded to the general ledger. Liaising with invoice approvers where necessary.
• Coordinating payment runs for supplier in a timely manner as well as the sending of remittance advices.
• Assisting with the weekly expenses processing for partners and staff including coding and checking claims against policy as well as filing of the documents submitted.
• Setting up new supplier accounts & upkeep of existing supplier details.
• Creating and setting up supplier payments lists.
• Reconciliation of supplier account statements.
• Managing corporate credit card expenses, which includes processing credit card transactions, reconciling credit card statements against receipts, and allocating expenses to the appropriate accounts.
• Work closely with other team members to ensure that AP service delivery is met.
• Dealing with internal and external queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Promote continual improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of the function. Contribute to project work for AP function working closely with stakeholders on improvements.
• Efficient management of the Accounts Payable mailbox.
• Coordinating transfers between office bank accounts as required.

Person Specification

• Strong GCSE and “A” levels, particularly in Maths and English.
• 1–2 years’ experience in an Accounts Payable role is desirable.
• Experience gained within a legal or professional services environment is welcomed but not essential.
• Aderant knowledge would be advantageous but not essential.
• Previous experience in legal cashiering covering an accounts payable function or purchase ledger.
• Working knowledge of VAT.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload.
• Good attention to detail, accuracy & excel knowledge.
• Well-organised, with good time management skills and a willing attitude.
• The ability to work well within a team environment, with limited supervision.