Accounts Payable Administrator - 12 month FTC

Ampa Group; Park Central; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is looking for an Accounts Payable Administrator for a 12-month fixed term contract in Birmingham. The role involves managing invoices, ensuring compliance with payment terms, and providing excellent service to stakeholders. Candidates should have strong Excel skills and a proven track record in a similar role. The firm offers agile working flexibility across various locations in the UK. Join a diverse team valuing equal opportunities.

Benefits

Agile working flexibility

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Ability to manipulate data and present it well using Excel.
• Proven record in resolving queries and meeting targets.
• Familiarity with invoice processing and payment terms.

Responsibilities

• Check, approve, and input invoices in line with deadlines.
• Process and pay counsel and expert invoices.
• Prepare supplier and expenses payment runs.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Team leadership experience

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of Axxia/Aderant systems

Job description

Accounts Payable Administrator - 12 month FTC

Department: Ampa Group Services - Chief Financial Office - Finance Operations - Accounts Payable - 9115

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Birmingham

Reporting To: Eloise Howard

Description

Accounts Payable Administrator - Finance Team - Birmingham - 12 month FTC

We are looking for an Accounts Payable (AP) Administrator to join our Finance team based in Birmingham, part of the firm’s Business Operations group. This role is a 12 month fixed term contract.

The team:

To provide truly outstanding client service we work as one team. Our Business Operations Group is made up of business professionals who work with our legal professionals to provide market leading expertise to our clients. The Groups include Finance, Operations, HR, Clients & Markets, IT, Risk and the Executive Leadership team.

Our Finance team is made up of over 40 people who work from a variety of our office locations. The work is split into four core areas; Financial Accounting, Financial Operations, Business Partnering and Partner Services.

The team work closely with our other business operations teams to provide a first class service. They are responsible for the sound financial management of the firm, including cash flow, budgeting, internal and external reporting and audit. They have responsibilities for the safe‑keeping and operating of our clients’ funds held on account and also deal with payroll, credit control, work‑in progress, partner finances and tax returns. The team also provide bespoke finance business partnering support to all other areas of the business.

What you will be doing:

• ensuring all invoices are checked, approved and input in line with month end deadlines
• ensuring counsel and expert invoices are processed and paid in line with client requirements
• minimising overdue invoices in line with payment terms
• preparation of supplier and expenses payment runs
• monitor accurate postings for employee expenses and company credit cards
• providing technical input, support and expertise into query investigations
• driving continuous improvement activity to streamline current processes and document in line with the Team Leader or Senior AP requirements
• having responsibility for the Creditors Ledger Housekeeping and any relevant archiving routines
• acting as an advocate of the AP Policies in all instances
• carrying out other ad hoc duties, as required by the AP Team Leader or Senior AP Administrator

What you will need:

• to have strong Excel skills with the ability to manipulate data and present it well; experience of pivot tables and vlookups is an advantage
• a proven track record of resolving queries and meeting targets
• a proven track record of providing stakeholders an excellent service
• previous experience of people management in a team leader position with the ability to lead and influence others
• demonstrable ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure of deadlines, including experience in prioritising competing workloads and managing external parties’ expectations
• knowledge of Axxia / Aderant systems is desirable

Benefits, Agile Working and Additional information

We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work.

We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences and we’re keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it.

We have the following hubs across the UK: Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, Leicester, Lincoln, London, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Sheffield, Solihull, Stratford upon Avon and in the South East; Brighton, Chichester, Crawley, East Grinstead, Eastbourne, Lewes, Peacehaven, Seaford, Storrington, Southampton & Tunbridge Wells.

Equal opportunities

Ampa Group is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.