Senior Accounts Payable Clerk (12 month FTC)

Clyde and Co LLP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Manchester is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Clerk to oversee the accounts payable team and ensure efficient expense processing. The ideal candidate will have at least two years in a similar finance role, with a strong analytical mindset and a passion for mentoring. Familiarity with finance tools like 3E or Chrome River is beneficial but not essential. Join a diverse team at a firm committed to inclusivity and community support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a similar finance role or looking to progress in accounts payable.
• Prior experience in a law firm is preferred but not essential.
• Passion for training and mentoring colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accounts payable team and manage daily operations.
• Build strong relationships with department stakeholders.
• Handle travel related expenses and verify claims.

Skills

Experience in finance roles

Analytical skills

Proactive teamwork

Data entry work

Tools

3E

Chrome River

Job description

The Senior Accounts Payable Clerk plays a pivotal role in the financial operations of the firm, overseeing the accounts payable team and ensuring the efficient processing of all expenses, corporate credit cards and travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide line management for colleagues in the accounts payable team, including training, mentoring, and performance evaluation to foster a high-performing work environment.
• Taking a proactive approach when supporting the team, looking into where processes could be improved and supporting the Supervisor with any changes to be made.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the department stakeholders, addressing inquiries and resolving issues related to payments and expense discrepancies.
• Handle travel related expenses including verifying and processing claims from expense holders.
• Support the AP Clerk Roles when required:
  • Checking and posting expenses and raising any issues with an AP Team Supervisor or Finance Operations Controller / Manager.
  • Investigating queries that we receive into our main inbox and distributing emails to the appropriate person within the team depending on the job role for that month. Looking into any returned monies and processing them in a timely manner for reconciliation.

Essential Skills & Experience

Prior experience in a law firm is preferred, but not essential. Ideal candidate should have minimum 2 years in a similar finance role or are looking to take the next step in their AP career. The individual should be a proactive team player that enjoys analytical and data entry work and has passion for training. Experience in 3E or Chrome River would be beneficial, but also not essential.

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.

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