Your new company
A leading international law firm is seeking an Accounts Payable Officer to join its Finance Operations team in London. With a strong global presence and a reputation for delivering specialist legal services across sectors including insurance, shipping, aviation, energy and construction, the firm offers a collaborative and forward-thinking working environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded professional services organisation with exposure to international finance operations.

Your new role
As an Accounts Payable Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, employee expenses and payment requests across multiple international offices. Working closely with colleagues across Finance, Legal and Business Services teams, you will help maintain robust financial controls while delivering a high-quality service to internal stakeholders and suppliers.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Processing employee expenses through Chrome River Emburse and ensuring compliance with company policy
• Reviewing and processing supplier invoices through finance systems, including Elite 3E
• Managing weekly and monthly payment runs to ensure payments are made accurately and on time
• Monitoring outstanding approvals and resolving payment queries
• Supporting VAT compliance and ensuring accurate treatment of expenses and invoices
• Assisting with audit requests and maintaining financial controls
• Identifying process improvement opportunities and supporting system enhancements
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers across international offices

What you'll need to succeed

• A minimum of one year's experience within legal accounts or accounts payable
• Good understanding of the SRA Accounts Rules
• Strong knowledge of purchase ledger, cashbook and accounts payable processes
• Experience working with VAT on supplier invoices and expenses
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Office suite
• Experience using Chrome River Emburse, Elite 3E or similar systems would be advantageous
• Previous experience within a law firm or professional services environment is desirable

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working arrangement with a minimum 60% office attendance
• Exposure to an international finance function
• Opportunities to contribute to process improvement and system enhancement projects
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Excellent opportunity to develop your career within a prestigious global law firm

What you need to do now
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