Accounts Payable Specialist

Search Consultancy; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking law firm as an Accounts Payable Clerk in Manchester! This role offers a fantastic opportunity to leverage your accounts payable experience within the legal industry. You'll be responsible for processing invoices, managing expenses, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working while being a part of a team that values professional development and offers generous benefits, including a comprehensive pension scheme and ample annual leave. If you're detail-oriented and ready for a new challenge, this is the perfect role for you!

Benefits

25 days of annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Hybrid Working

Comprehensive pension plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable, preferably in a law firm or professional services.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage workload independently.

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile accounts payable transactions in a timely manner.
• Manage expenses and ensure compliance with financial policies.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Financial Regulations Knowledge

Job description

Search Recruitment are excited to partner with a well-established law firm in Manchester to find a skilled and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in accounts payable, particularly within the legal industry, to join a forward-thinking firm that offers flexibility and great benefits on a full-time, permanent basis.

You will be responsible for the accurate processing of invoices and payments, working closely with internal teams and suppliers, ensuring compliance with the firm's financial policies and procedures. You'll efficiently manage expenses and approvals, making it an ideal role for someone familiar with the platform or eager to develop their skills further.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Process and reconcile accounts payable transactions, ensuring all payments are made in a timely manner.
2. Manage expenses, ensuring compliance with firm policies and SRA (Solicitors Regulation Authority) rules.
3. Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reports, providing insights into accounts payable balances.
4. Liaise with internal departments and external vendors to resolve queries and ensure smooth communication.
5. Maintain up-to-date records of supplier accounts and reconcile them regularly.

What We're Looking For:

1. Experience in an Accounts Payable role, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment.
2. Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
3. Familiarity with SRA rules and financial regulations within the legal industry is advantageous.
4. Ability to work effectively in a hybrid working environment and manage workload independently.
5. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with vendors and internal teams.

Why Join This Firm?

1. Salary: 28-30k starting salary
2. Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility to work from home part of the week.
3. Generous Leave: 25 days of annual leave + 8 bank holidays.
4. Pension Scheme: Comprehensive pension plan to help you plan for your future.
5. Professional Development: Opportunities to grow and expand your skill set.

If you are an Accounts Payable professional looking for a new challenge within a reputable law firm in Manchester, we would love to hear from you!

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.