Accounts Payable Assistant

I am pleased to be partnering with a succesful Legal Organisation based in Central Bristol. They are seeking a AAT studier to join their driven Accounts Payable team. This a perfect opportunity for someone who's looking to gain greater experience within a Finance function.

Client Details

I am pleased to be partnering with a succesful Legal Organisation based in Central Bristol who are seeking an AAT studier to join their driven Accounts Payable team. This a perfect opportunity for someone who's looking to gain greater experience within a Finance function. You'll be working in a vibrant and dynamic environment with a supporting network.

Description

Key responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Clerk:

• Undertake all aspects of Accounts Payable efficently, working towards tight deadlines
• Processing of invoices, disbursements, expenses, credit card statements and direct debits
• Maintain the integrity of the AP and nominal ledgers, posting journals and making adjustments where necessary to ensure full compliance with internal controls and other regulations (SRA & Accounting standards)
• Prepare monthly supplier statement reconciliation's for agreed list of suppliers, requesting statements and missing invoices where appropriate to ensure PL accounts are kept up to date
• Investigate Supplier chasing letters and supplier/internal query's responding promptly and ensuring that relevant people are kept up to date with progress
• Month end Duties, ie ensuring all costs are processes prior to closing
• Assist with administrative tasks, compile data, conduct research and undertake special projects as required
• Support other members of the Finance team in the preparation of financial information as required
• Play an active and constructive part in the team

Profile

The succesful candidate:

• Full knowledge of the Accounts Payable Process from a similar position within the legal sector
• Familiar with a legal accounting system such as Elite or Aderant
• High levels of numeric accuracy, with strong keyboard skills - fast and accurate
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to identify and act on issues which need to be escalated
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and ensure that issues are addressed promptly, professionally, openly and constructively
• Ability to communicate and interact appropriately and constructively with customers and colleagues
• Ability to assist with the design and implementation of policies and processes
• Good organisational abilities
• Good time management and prioritisation skills
• Self-motivated and proactive

Job Offer

What's on offer?

• Competitive Salary
• Great overall benefit package
• Working for an established brand
• Working centrally with strong public transport links