Legal* AP Specialist

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in London is seeking an experienced purchase ledger specialist to join their finance team. The role involves managing the purchase ledger, processing invoices, and assisting in billing activities within a dynamic and collaborative environment. This position requires at least 2 years of recent experience in a legal finance setting and the ability to thrive under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a legal finance team.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
• Proficiency in managing invoices and expense documentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Purchase Ledger and ensure invoices are processed correctly.
• Manage petty cash and check supporting documentation for expenses.
• Support finance team in billing and credit control tasks.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Teamwork

Tools

Chrome River

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Your new company
We are partnered with a law firm who are looking for an experienced LEGAL accounts payable professional to join their established finance team. You will be working in their recently renovated office space in the heart of London. This role will be reporting to the financial controller and working in a team of 5 in finance.
Your new role
The purchase ledger specialist will provide a professional and timely accounting service with respect to all invoices received into the business, as well as receipts and payments in and out of our office and client accounts. There will at times be an overlap with the Revenue team, requiring you to support with billing and credit control. The purchase ledger specialist will be able to work quickly and efficiently within a team environment, you will support the finance team in providing a high-quality service to our internal and external clients. The job will require times of high pressure, and the ability to work collaboratively with all areas across the firm.

• Ensure invoices and credit cards are posted in accordance with our internal approval requirements, on time, and accurately meet the needs of our business. This will include expenses and disbursements chargeable to our clients.
• Ensure that the Purchase Ledger is accurately maintained, and processing deadlines (payment dates) are met.
• The management and oversight of Chrome River, our expense management software.
• Petty cash - processing fee earner expense forms; checking all supporting documentation (e.g., invoices/till receipts etc.); coding all claims; and obtaining the necessary authorisation before payment.

What you'll need to succeed
To be suitable for this role, you will need a minimum of 2 years' recent experience working within a legal finance team.
What you need to do now
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