Weightmans
Accounts Payable Assistant
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We’re looking for an enthusiastic and detail-driven Accounts Payable Assistant to join Team Finance - a collaborative community of around 70 colleagues across Legal Accounts, Credit Control, Management Accounts and Billing. The Accounts Payable function sits within our Legal Accounts team of 16, where teamwork, accuracy and mutual support really matter. The Accounts Payable team itself is a team of 5 people.
This is a role for someone who takes pride in doing things well, enjoys working with others, and wants to build their skills in a supportive, professional environment. You’ll play a key part in ensuring our Counsel and Expert invoices are processed accurately and on time, helping the wider business run smoothly and with confidence.
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We pride ourselves on creating a positive, inclusive and supportive working environment where people feel valued and encouraged to grow. We actively support colleagues who want to develop their skills and progress their careers, including through professional study. If you’re looking for a role where your contribution is recognised and your development is genuinely supported, we’d love to hear from you.
Role
In this varied and hands-on role, you’ll be trusted with responsibility and encouraged to take ownership of your work. Your day-to-day activities will include:
- Acting as a friendly and professional first point of contact for supplier-related finance queries from both internal and external stakeholders
- Monitoring the Supplier Invoices inbox and ensuring allocated work is completed promptly and accurately
- Adding Counsel and Expert invoices to matters and maintaining up-to-date records
- Processing reversal requests from fee earners with care and attention to detail
- Managing supplier refunds and correcting ledgers where required
- Running the daily Counsel and Expert payment run
- Proactively reconciling supplier statements to maintain accurate ledgers
- Supporting colleagues across the team and providing flexible cover within Legal Accounts when needed
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This role offers variety, responsibility and the opportunity to contribute beyond a fixed task list. You’ll also work in line with Weightmans’ policies and procedures and consistently demonstrate our values in everything you do.
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