Accounts Payable Compliance Manager

ZipRecruiter; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Job description

Job Description

The Accounts Payable Compliance Manager is a key role within the finance department, responsible for ensuring the accounts payable processes adhere to all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.

About us

CMS is a Future Facing firm with more than 80 offices in over 45 countries and 5,800+ lawyers worldwide. We combine deep local market understanding with a global perspective. We are passionate about building strong relationships with our clients, our people, and the communities we work in.

About the role

This position requires a deep understanding of accounting principles, compliance standards, and the ability to implement and monitor effective control measures. The Accounts Payable Compliance Manager will collaborate with internal stakeholders, manage audits, and continuously assess and enhance the accounts payable compliance framework.

In this role, you can expect to get involved in a variety of work including:

1. Develop, implement, and maintain accounts payable policies and procedures in compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Update processes in accordance with changes to accounting standards, laws and regulations, and/or Tax requirements. Ensure adherence to internal controls and compliance with the firm's policies.
2. Coordinate responses to internal and external audits related to accounts payable. Prepare documentation and reports for auditors, ensuring timely and accurate responses to inquiries.
3. Conduct risk assessments related to accounts payable processes. Identify and address potential compliance risks and control weaknesses.
4. Implement and manage a vendor due diligence process to assess and monitor the compliance of vendors. Ensure vendors meet the firm's and external client's compliance standards.
5. Collaborate with the Accounts Payable Manager to build training programs and guidance on compliance, policies, and procedures. Keep the finance team informed about changes in compliance requirements.
6. Identify opportunities for process improvement to enhance compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement best practices.
7. Generate and analyze reports related to compliance metrics. Provide regular updates to management on compliance status.
8. Collaborate with Financial Control team to ensure a comprehensive approach to compliance. Communicate compliance requirements to relevant stakeholders.

About you

We will invest in your ongoing training and development to support your professional goals and help you to thrive in your role from day one. Our opportunities are open to all suitably qualified applicants, so to be considered for this role, you must meet the following skills and experience:

Experience

1. Solid and proven experience in a similar position with strong regulatory knowledge.
2. Audit and/or compliance background.
3. Strong knowledge of or part qualified ICAS, ACCA, CIMA or ICAEW or qualified by experience.

Skills

1. Keenness for continuous learning to ensure organisational controls and compliance.
2. Excellent attention to detail.
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
4. Strong assessment and interpretation skills.
5. Ability to lead, train and implement changes to controls.

What's in it for you?

We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different, therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name a few, these include:

1. Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually).
2. Flexible, hybrid working policy.
3. Generous bonus scheme.
4. Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service).
5. Holiday exchange scheme.
6. Private medical insurance.
7. Enhanced parental leave.
8. Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits, please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.

Equal opportunities

At CMS, we place diversity at the centre of our culture and the heart of our organisation. As a firm, we recognise, celebrate, and embrace the diverse talent our society has to offer because we know that to solve big problems, we need the best and brightest minds available to us. We are a Level 2 Confident Employer, and we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, whether visible or invisible. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process and in every element of the employee life cycle. If you require assistance, or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements or adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please contact Becky Lowe who will be happy to support you.

Ready to apply? Here are the next steps.

We look forward to receiving your application online via the CMS careers site. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions.

Please note that we have an agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.