Job Description

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading US law firm, to assist them in their search for a new International Accounts Payable Clerk to join the team on a temporary rolling basis, with the possibility of a long-term role becoming available.

This position is due to commence asap in their London office, and will work as part of their highly collaborative team. The successful applicant will be responsible for reviewing, processing, and recording AP invoices.

Responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing and processing AP invoices and wire transfer requests.
• Verifying expenses ensuring they are correctly prepared, documented, and approved.
• Evaluating vendor invoices to assess VAT guidelines.
• Reviewing ledger coding to ensure guidelines are adhered to.
• Ensuring regularly scheduled payments are timely paid.
• Gathering and analysing information, using this to suggest improvements and resolve issues.
• Initiating and recording wire- and interbank- transfers through the portal.
• Assisting with recording multi-currency transactions.
• Acting as the primary contact for recurring wire transfers.
• Assisting with departmental process and procedure changes.
• Identifying and preparing journal entries and submitting international cashflow forecasts.
• Reconciling vendor accounts and organising and maintaining transaction information.
• Responding to payment status enquiries and assisting with the resolution of discrepancies.

The firm are offering a competitive hourly rate equating to a salary of up to £50,000, and hybrid working arrangements are in place.

Suitable candidates will have gained 4+ years of finance and accounts payable experience, ideally within a law firm, although professional services environments will also be considered. We are seeking applicants with exemplary attention to detail, prioritisation, and organisation skills. Demonstrated experience with Aderant and Chrome River is highly desired.

Please do not delay in applying; applications are being welcomed now, for immediate review, in order for the interview process to commence asap.

Successful applicants will be contacted by US Law Support and provided with full details.