Accounts Payable Clerk
9 days ago
Cardiff
Fantastic Accounts Payable Clerk (Junior) Opportunity Your new company A leading international professional services firm is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join its collaborative Finance with the opportunity based in Cardiff on a hybrid basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong foundation in finance who’s looking to grow within a dynamic and meritocratic environment.With offices across Europe and North America, the firm specialises in high-value, complex matters and serves a diverse client base—from global multinationals to cutting-edge start-ups. Known for its inclusive culture, award-winning expertise, and commitment to professional development, the firm offers a supportive environment where individuals are encouraged to thrive. Your new role The Accounts Payable Clerk will play a key role in managing supplier invoices, processing payments, and supporting disbursement administration. You’ll be part of a high-performing finance team that oversees accounting operations across the group.Duties: • Process purchase invoices and cheque requests in line with internal authorisation procedures., • Input supplier and associate invoices into the accounting system, ensuring accuracy in coding and payment terms., • Upload case-related disbursements to the practice management system, • Manage bank and BACS payments, including remittance advice and reconciliation, • Maintain financial records and respond to supplier queries, • Reconcile bank accounts monthly and manage petty cash, • Monitor deposit accounts and top up as needed, • Send weekly invoice authorisation and follow-up emails, • Scan and archive financial documents, • Handle the daily finance post and assist with ad-hoc tasks as required by the Finance Operations Manager.What you'll need to succeed, • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a finance or accounts role, ideally within a professional services setting, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Detail-oriented with a proactive, can-do attitude, • Ability to work collaboratively across departments, • Excellent time management and multitasking skills, • Solid IT proficiency, • Preferably experience in intellectual property or legal services, • Familiarity with Inprotech (IP management software) is preferable., • Experience using Access accounting software is preferable.What you'll get in return, • Industry Recognition: The firm has received multiple awards for its excellence in litigation and contentious work., • Early Career Growth: Junior professionals are given meaningful client-facing responsibilities and drafting opportunities from the start., • Collaborative Culture: Open-plan offices, cross-team collaboration, and regular social events foster a friendly and inclusive environment., • Innovative Structure: One of the first UK firms to integrate patent attorneys with IP litigators, offering end-to-end IP services including US filings., • Cutting-Edge Work: Projects span advanced sectors like electronics, software, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals., • Competitive Package: Includes strong salary, pension, bonuses, healthcare, flexible hours, hybrid working, and lifestyle benefits like EV and cycle schemes., • Active Leadership: Founders remain hands-on in strategy and team management, driving innovation and excellence., • Agile Decision-Making: Flat structure enables quick, pragmatic decisions with a focus on growth and innovation. 4726811