AP Assistant

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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    City of London
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Part Qualified Accountant
  • Industry

    Legal
  • Pay

    £35k - £40k

Legal AP Assistant | International Law Firm | Hybrid | City of London

Your new company

I have partnered with a leading international law firm based in the City of London who are looking to bring on an Accounts Payable assistant to join their busy finance team. The role came about due to an internal promotion. The ideal profile will have at least 2 years experience working within a law firm's finance team, ideally having experience using 3E. This is a great role for someone looking to take the next step in their career and join a progressive business.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Efficiently process office costs, client costs, and disbursements using Emburse Invoice and Expenses (formerly Chrome River) and 3E accounting software.
  • Manage and process a high volume of counsel and expert invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely completion, particularly during month-end.
  • Reconcile and record third-party invoices, maintaining accurate AP ledgers by regularly reconciling third-party statements in 3E.
  • Upload property searches daily and post soft costs such as special delivery and courier charges.
  • Process daily Client Paid disbursement payments, ensuring correct allocation and compliance with internal controls.
  • Respond promptly and professionally to queries from internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
  • Collaborate with the Billing Supervisor to report and resolve third-party refunds and corrections as required.
  • Ensure full compliance with VAT regulations and Solicitors Accounts Rules across all Accounts Payable activities.

What you'll need to succeed

  • At least two years experience working within accounts payable and experience handling disbursements

  • Experience working within a law firm

  • Knowledge of Elite 3E is advantageous.


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