Accounts Payable Manager - Lead Global AP Ops & Compliance

McKinlay Law; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinlay Law is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to oversee the AP function across all jurisdictions. The role focuses on timely processing of invoices, payments, and expense reporting, with a strong emphasis on compliance with tax regulations and internal controls.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a law or professional services environment, proven ability to manage high volumes of payments, and strong leadership and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable within professional services or law/financial services.
• Proven track record of handling high volumes of third-party payments.
• Strong leadership and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Accounts Payable department across all jurisdictions, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payment runs.
• Ensure compliance with local and international tax regulations applicable to AP activities.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop the Accounts Payable team.
• Drive process optimization and automation leveraging the ERP system to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Establish and enforce internal controls within AP to safeguard assets and mitigate fraud risk in multi-jurisdictional wire payments.
• Oversee the firm-wide expense reporting system.
• Act as primary contact for auditors, providing documentation and explanations of AP processes and controls.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Process improvement

Tools

ERP software

Job description

McKinlay Law is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to oversee the AP function across all jurisdictions. The role focuses on timely processing of invoices, payments, and expense reporting, with a strong emphasis on compliance with tax regulations and internal controls.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a law or professional services environment, proven ability to manage high volumes of payments, and strong leadership and analytical skills.