Accounts Payable Assistant

Wedlake Bell; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Wedlake Bell is seeking an Accounts Payable (AP) Assistant to become a valuable member of our Accounts & Finance Team. This is a newly created, permanent role.

Our Accounts & Finance team play a crucial role in maintaining the financial health of our firm by managing day-to-day accounting tasks, assisting with financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with accounting procedures and regulatory standards.

In this role as an AP Assistant, you will provide key support to the AP team in managing the firm's outgoing expenses. You will be involved in processing settlement runs, reconciling bank payments, reviewing supplier invoices, and ensuring our financial management systems are accurately updated. There will be ad-hoc involvement in the firm's cyclical processes (month-end, year-end, audits, etc) and plenty of opportunities to learn from the wider Accounts & Finance team.

We are looking for someone with a passion for accounting and providing a first-class service to the firm. Candidates will ideally have prior AP experience in a professional services setting (legal, banking, etc), with strong attention to detail and a keen attitude to develop in a friendly, fast-paced team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the preparation of staff expenses claims (Chrome River);
• Processing supplier purchase invoices and inputting them on the system (3E), ensuring they match the purchase order (where applicable);
• Communicate with suppliers to discuss payments and resolve any queries;
• Support the payment run process in accordance with accounts procedures;
• Assist with completing the month-end process;
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on accounts queries or issues; and
• Other ad-hoc duties as needed.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable role (at least one year), ideally in a legal or professional services environment;
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel;
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise effectively;
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Have a positive attitude and be proactive; and
• The ability to ensure confidentiality of all information is maintained.

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, where every individual is respected and valued. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of their background or personal circumstances.

If you are passionate about joining a busy team and are eager for a challenging yet fulfilling career, we encourage you to apply.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance