Accounts Payable Assistant Manager

Slater Gordon; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer law firm is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant Manager for its Liverpool office. This role focuses on managing accounts payable functions to ensure timely payments and accurate records. The ideal candidate will bring experience in accounts and excellent Excel skills, contributing to the firm’s financial efficiency.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus 5 option to purchase

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts is required.
• Ability to share information while maintaining confidentiality.
• Strong reporting skills in Excel are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage efficient and accurate Accounts Payable function.
• Ensure timely payments to suppliers and maintain accurate creditors ledgers.
• Collaborate to review and improve processes within the team.

Skills

Excel

Reporting

Confidentiality Management

Job description

Accounts Payable Assistant Manager

Location: Liverpool

Salary: £Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Closing Date: Tuesday 24 June 2025

Slater and Gordon are a leading consumer law firm providing a broad range of specialist legal and complementary services. We are undergoing a transformation focused on people and technology, aiming to give people easier access to our world-class legal services.

We are recruiting an Assistant Accounts Payable Manager to join our Liverpool team.

This role involves managing an efficient and accurate Accounts Payable function within the Finance Shared Services. The role ensures timely payments to suppliers, maximizes working capital, and maintains effective communication with internal and external stakeholders. It is crucial for maintaining accurate creditors ledgers and timely supplier communication.

Responsibilities

• Managing creditors of disbursements
• Ensuring timely processing of transactions
• Overseeing supplier statement reconciliations
• Allocating work within the team and being the first point of contact
• Collaborating with relevant departments to review and improve processes
• Approving annual leave in line with company policy
• Managing absences and AWOL cases
• Ensuring mandatory training is completed by all team members
• Reviewing and managing payment runs
• Reviewing team work for accuracy
• Taking accountability for personal and team responsibilities
• Ensuring compliance with SRA and audit standards
• Performing ad hoc duties as assigned by the Manager or Head of Transactions
• Completing End of Year PDRs and mid-year reviews
• Conducting probation reviews

About you

• Excellent Excel and reporting skills
• Experience in accounts
• Ability to share information appropriately while maintaining confidentiality
• Ability to set realistic deadlines and develop contingency plans

What we offer in return

We provide a flexible hybrid working environment, a competitive salary, and benefits including 25 days holiday plus the option to purchase 5 extra days, pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance, and income protection insurance. Join a rewarding career with an award-winning law firm.

Slater and Gordon are committed to diversity and inclusion, valuing different perspectives that drive innovation. We foster a culture where employees can bring their full selves to work and contribute to the company's future.