Accounts Payable Team lead, Cashier, Legal Finance, Transactional Finance Lead, Finance Manager
Accounts Payable/ Cashier Team Lead
This is a full time, permanent position based in Belfast (hybrid). The role leads the Office Cashiering and Accounts Payable teams across all office locations and provides ad ad hoc support to the Client Cashier team and Client Account Supervisor. It sits within the accounts department and plays a key part in operational finance, process improvement, and system transformation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage and develop the Office Cashier and Accounts Payable teams.
2. Oversee workload delegation, performance management, appraisals, training, and recruitment.
3. Drive process improvements across cashiering and accounts payable.
4. Assist with processing complex supplier invoices and staff expenses.
5. Review AP, disbursement, and expense payment runs.
6. Oversee supplier statement reconciliations and review bank reconciliations.
7. Investigate aged creditor balances.
8. Resolve complex supplier and internal queries.
9. Manage company credit cards.
10. Handle office-to-client and disbursement-to-client transfers while liaising with fee earners/partners.
11. Ensure accurate, timely posting of all office bank transactions ahead of month-end.
12. Ensure compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules and report any breaches.
Experience & Skills Required
13. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
14. Proven line management experience, including performance management and appraisals.
15. Experience in process improvement and change management.
16. Recruitment interviewing experience.
17. Highly organised with strong planning, prioritisation, and attention to detail.
18. Team-focused and supportive, particularly during busy periods.
19. Numerate with strong analytical abilities.
20. Experience in a legal finance environment is advantageous.
What the Organisation Offers
21. An inclusive environment where individuality is valued.
22. Hybrid working (60% office / 40% home).
23. Competitive benefits package: medical, dental, life assurance, critical illness cover, matched pension, and more.
24. Modern office space in the Titanic Quarter with strong transport links.
25. Career development pathways and training flexibility.
26. Opportunities to join clubs, networks, and community initiatives.
What you need to do now
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