Clyde & Co
Purchase to Pay Specialist
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Procure to Pay Specialist (Accounts Payable)
Type: Full Time | Time: Permanent Location: Glasgow Working Pattern: Minimum 2 days per week in the office, 3 days remote Department: Finance
About the Role
As a Procure to Pay Specialist (Accounts Payable), you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality, controlled, and insight-driven accounts payable service within a global finance function. This is a technically strong role with a focus on reconciliation, controls, reporting, and continuous improvement.
You will take ownership of complex accounts payable processes, including:
- Vendor reconciliations
- Payment approvals
- Month-end controls
Additionally, you will support:
- Forecasting
- Audit activities
- Management reporting
Acting as a key escalation point, you will resolve queries efficiently while building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors. You will also contribute to both operational and strategic activities, supporting the Purchase to Pay Manager where required, and driving process improvements across the finance function.
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is confident working with data, systems, and stakeholders at all levels.
Essential Skills & Experience
Technical & Professional Experience
- Experience in a Procure to Pay / Accounts Payable role, ideally within a legal or professional services environment
- Strong experience across accounts payable processes, including:
- Reconciliations
- Payments
- Accruals
- Audit support
- Experience working with practice management systems such as 3E, Elite Enterprise, or similar
- Experience supporting cash forecasting and reporting activities
Skills & Attributes
- Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
- Strong organisational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritise effectively
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels
- Proactive, solutions-focused approach with confidence to handle escalations
- Collaborative team player with flexibility to support business demands
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Technical Skills
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
- Strong working knowledge of financial systems and sub-ledger / general ledger reconciliations
Key Responsibilities
- Perform complex vendor statement reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies
- Own and execute payment controls, ensuring compliance with approval matrices and funding requirements
- Review and approve payments prior to release, ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Manage bank reconciliation items and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
- Maintain robust month-end controls, including review of invoices, debit balances, and aged creditors
- Reconcile Purchase to Pay sub-ledger to General Ledger, resolving reconciling differences
- Manage and resolve queries and escalations from vendors and internal stakeholders
- Support forecasting activities, analysing payment runs, accruals, and cash outflows
- Coordinate audit support, preparing and submitting required documentation
- Prepare and analyse AP metrics and management reporting, identifying trends and improvements
- Build and maintain strong vendor and stakeholder relationships
- Provide cover for the Purchase to Pay Manager and support operational planning
- Support continuous improvement and undertake ad hoc tasks as required
The Team and Firm
This is an exciting time to join the Glasgow finance team as the business services function continues to evolve. You will be part of a collaborative and supportive environment where your contribution is valued, and you are empowered to perform at your best.
Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, helping organisations navigate risk and maximise opportunity across sectors including insurance, aviation, marine, construction, energy, and trade. With a globally integrated model, the firm delivers a full range of legal services to businesses operating worldwide.
The firm is committed to responsible business practices, including:
- Building a diverse and inclusive workforce
- Supporting communities through pro bono and charitable initiatives
- Reducing environmental impact through ambitious sustainability targets
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What’s in it for You?
- Modern, flexible working – A minimum of 2 days each week required from the office, 3 days from home
- Global exposure – Be part of a market-leading, internationally connected law firm
- Career development – Access to structured development and progression opportunities
- Inclusive culture – A collaborative environment where your voice is valued
- Benefits and wellbeing – Including life assurance, wellbeing initiatives, lifestyle discounts, and an Employee Assistance Programme
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary based on location and length of service.
The Clyde & Co Commitment
Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity, and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel. Therefore, applications from suitably qualified individuals of all backgrounds and identities are welcome.
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