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Your new company

I have been partnered with a highly respected full-service law firm known for blending deep industry knowledge with traditional legal expertise to deliver tailored, commercially driven solutions. The firm fosters a vibrant, collaborative, and supportive culture where high-performing professionals are empowered to thrive. Career progression is clearly defined, and innovation is actively encouraged. Continuous development is a key focus, with regular training sessions, mentoring, and opportunities to expand your skillset across various practice areas. Based in modern Central London offices, the role follows a hybrid working model: three days in the office and two from home.

Your new role

You will be working as an accounts payable clerk reporting to the financial controller, operating within a wider finance team of 15. You will be responsible for processing invoices and corporate card expenses, ensuring accurate coding and compliance with VAT regulations and internal financial policies. You’ll handle both paid and unpaid disbursements, including Counsel Fee Notes, and prepare monthly supplier statement reconciliations. The role involves managing supplier payments with appropriate approvals, and responding to internal and external queries via phone and email in a timely and professional manner.

• Receive and process purchase invoices and cheque requests, ensuring proper authorisation and adherence to deadlines.
• Process corporate card expenditure, ensuring accurate coding and compliance with internal policies.
• Input Supplier and Associate invoices into the accounting system (Access), verifying account codes, case numbers, discounts, and payment terms.
• Ensure invoices are consistent with VAT regulations and financial policies.
• Process paid and unpaid disbursements, including Counsel Fee Notes.
• Prepare and process supplier payments, ensuring all payments are signed off by a senior Finance Manager.
• Process bank and BACS payments to suppliers and issue remittance advice.
• Prepare monthly supplier statement reconciliations.
• Monitor bank accounts to ensure sufficient funds are available for purchases.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience working within a legal finance team for at least 6 months.

• Experience working with Aderant, Elite 3E or Chrome River is beneficial.

What you need to do now

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