Accounts Payable Clerk Central Services · London

BigHand Limited; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology solutions for legal professionals is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join their finance team in London. The role involves processing supplier invoices, managing employee expenses, and ensuring compliance with policies. Aiming to maintain efficiency and communication with suppliers, the ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of AP experience and strong Excel skills, among other qualifications. The company offers a range of benefits including flexible working and wellness programs.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 3 BigHand days off

Private medical and vision benefits

Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

Career growth opportunities

Pension scheme and life assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an Accounts Payable role.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, preferably NetSuite.
• Strong Excel skills (basic formulas, VLOOKUP/PivotTable).

Responsibilities

• End to end ownership of the Accounts Payable process.
• Accurately process supplier invoices and manage employee expenses.
• Assist with month-end close and reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Excel

Tools

NetSuite

Spendesk

Job description

About BigHand

BigHand offers technology solutions for busy legal professionals that provide data and insights to increase value and profits. Through our expert knowledge and innovative technology, we enable our customers to achieve enhanced efficiency, better decision-making and harness their competitive edge.

We build with tomorrow in mind, transforming ideas into action and empowering our customers to succeed in a world of constant change. We make big happen for our customers.

We are a business driven by our values and have these at the centre of everything we do. Our BigHanders are dedicated to building a culture where We Win Together, We Love to Learn, We Do the Right Thing, We Own It and We Find the Fun.

About the role

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, managing employee expenses, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures. This role is ideal for someone with at least 2 years’ experience in a similar AP position.

What you’ll do

• End to end ownership of the Accounts Payable process across Group entities.
• Accurately process high volumes of supplier invoices: match purchase orders, delivery notes, and invoices.
• Prepare and execute payment runs (BACS, international, and ad hoc payments)
• Maintain and update vendor records in the ERP system (NetSuite).
• Perform statement reconciliations and resolve supplier queries.
• Manage employee expenses through Spendesk, including approvals, reconciliations, and monthly reporting.
• Ensure timely approvals and postings in line with internal controls.
• Maintain daily bank postings and reconcile multiple bank accounts.
• Assist with month-end close, including Reconciliations, Accruals and AP reporting
• Manage the Accounts Payable inbox.
• Communicate effectively to suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve any payment or invoice queries.
• Support the finance team with external audit and reporting requirements.

What we’re looking for

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an Accounts Payable role.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems – NetSuite experience preferred.
• Good understanding of the procure-to-pay cycle.
• Experience managing employee expenses, ideally via Spendesk or a similar platform.
• Strong Excel skills (basic formulas, sorting/filtering, VLOOKUP/PivotTable desirable).
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal.

What we offer

• 25 days holiday (exc. bank holidays) + 3 BigHand days off between Christmas & New Year
• Various wellbeing benefits including private medical, vision, online wellbeing programs & webinars, access to online therapy and Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
• Company-wide Wellness day, for our teams all across the globe to switch off and spend the day doing something to nourish their mental health
• Opportunities to give back with company volunteer events and individual volunteer days
• Career growth opportunities and study leave allowance
• Family benefits including enhanced parental leave, secondary caregiver leave and fertility support
• Financial benefits including pension scheme, life assurance, and salary sacrificing
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Tech Scheme
• Growing business with a global presence, flexible working, modern offices, and remote work options

Our DEI Commitment

We welcome the unique value and individuality that you can bring to BigHand. We are an equal opportunity employer and are dedicated to recruiting solely based on capability and potential regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, educational background, national origin, religion, military status or physical ability. Our BigHanders are dedicated to advancing our culture of belonging by embracing differing viewpoints, opinions, thoughts, and ideas.