Description
The Role
Department: Finance
Location: Scotland
Role: Accounts Payable Clerk
The Team
The Scottish Finance Team is composed of six members located in our Glasgow and Edinburgh offices, including one Supervisor, one Senior Accounts Payable Clerk, and four Accounts Payable Clerks.
Payments
The Accounts Payable Clerk will be responsible for managing the company's accounts payable processes, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Process and manage incoming invoices using Chrome River, ensuring accuracy and compliance with the firm's policies.
* Maintain accurate records of all accounts payable transactions and ensure proper documentation is in place.
* Respond to tickets raised by vendors and internal stakeholders regarding invoice statuses, payment issues, and other related queries via ServiceNow.
* Collaborate with team members to ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
* Provide support for audits and assist with any inquiries related to accounts payable.
* Review and prioritize payment requests based on due dates and available cash flow, ensuring that critical payments are made promptly.
* Manage the processing of daily and weekly payments using our 3E database, ensuring accurate uploads to NatWest or RBS Bankline. Adjust and post exchange rate differences as necessary to facilitate reconciliation of entries.
* Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and enhance efficiency within the accounts payable function.
* Assist with any other reasonable requests as determined by AP Supervisor and other senior finance managers.
Skills
Essential Skills & Experience
* Excellent Microsoft Excel skills
* Excellent attention to detail
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Maintain positive "can do" attitude at all times
* First-rate organisational skills and ability to prioritise competing workloads
* Elite experience, specifically Elite 3e is ideal
* Understanding of VAT regulations
* Strong numeracy skills
* Excellent written & verbal communication skills
* Professional telephone and email manner
The Firm
Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, specialising in sectors underpinning global trade and commerce, including insurance, transport, construction, energy, trade, and commodities. It is globally integrated, offering a comprehensive range of legal services and advice to businesses worldwide. Clyde & Co is committed to diversity, inclusion, pro bono work, volunteering, charitable partnerships, and environmental responsibility. The firm has over 480 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals, and 5000 staff in over 60 offices globally.
Our Values
Our values guide our decisions, unite us, and strengthen our service delivery:
* Work as one: a globally connected team with a firm-first mentality
* Excel with clients: delivering excellence centered on client needs
* Celebrate difference: fostering diversity for greater achievement
* Act boldly: seeking opportunities, taking action, and learning
Business Services Competencies
Clyde & Co provides extensive development opportunities across areas such as:
* Technical Excellence
* People and Team
* Client/Stakeholder Relationships
* Service Delivery and Commercial Awareness
* Personal Effectiveness
This job description may be amended as per the firm's needs.
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