Accounts Payable Assistant

Larbey Evans Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious boutique litigation law firm is seeking an interim Accounts Payable Assistant to join their growing Finance team. This unique opportunity allows you to support a firm making strides in both the City and international legal arenas. In this role, you will manage invoice transactions, assist with payment runs, and provide support for various accounts payable tasks. The firm offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will significantly impact their operations. If you have a proactive attitude and relevant experience, this role could be your next career move.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Onsite GP

Gym Subsidy

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' experience in a busy accounts department, preferably in a law firm.
• Strong academics with high grades in GCSE Maths and English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate entry of invoice transactions and expenses.
• Reconcile supplier statements and liaise with vendors regarding queries.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to Detail

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Tools

Aderant

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

Job description

One of London’s most ambitious and successful boutique litigation law firms is looking to hire an interim Accounts Payable Assistant on an initial 6 month FTC to support their growing Finance team. This is a truly unique opportunity to join a firm very much on the ascension in both the City and international legal arenas.

• Salary - circa £35,000
• Office based 3 days & 2 remote, Hours - 09:30-17:30
• Fantastic benefits inc. life insurance, onsite GP and gym subsidy
• City / Bank

Reporting into the Finance Manager, the Accounts Payable Assistant will support the Legal Cashier with all transactional accounting functions, providing a comprehensive and efficient service to Partners and business support functions.

Accounts Payable Assistant Key Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate entry of invoice transactions and expenses through Aderant.
• Maintain internal charge logs for taxi/meals/courier suppliers and ensure records are accurate and kept up to date.
• Upload multi-line invoices (catering, taxis, couriers, credit card) into Aderant.
• Prepare weekly payment run plus ad hoc manual payments as required.
• Assist the Finance team with various Accounts Payable tasks.
• Reconcile supplier statements and liaise with vendors directly regarding any queries.
• Provide support on various ad hoc reporting for the purpose of annual budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and GL analysis.
• Assist with ad hoc tasks as requested.
• Assist with day-to-day administration, filing, and scanning tasks.
• Participate in and assist with special projects as they arise.

Accounts Payable Assistant Requirements:

• 2-4 years' experience working in a busy accounts department, preferably in a law firm.
• Knowledge of Aderant.
• Strong academics including high grades in GCSE Maths and English.
• IT literate - MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to learn and a positive, flexible attitude.
• Ability to multi-task to ensure deadlines are met.
• Communicate confidently and responsively with wider staff and clients regarding handling queries and actioning tasks.