Accounts Payable Assistant - 6 Month FTC

The Opportunity

As Accounts Payable Assistant you will work within an engaging and stimulating environment. You will have the chance to play an important role in the company's day-to-day operations and supporting the smooth running of a medium size Accounts Payable team.

This is a full-time, 6 Month fixed term contract role. Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:30.

This role is based in Glasgow where we operate a hybrid working model.

A full job description including a breakdown of responsibilities can be found attached to the role on our careers page

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurate and timely posting of invoices, credit notes, journal adjustments, direct bank payments and foreign drafts.
• Following up with budget holders to seek authorisation for invoices.
• Creating new supplier accounts.
• Creating schedules of invoices due to be paid.
• Setting up electronic payments to suppliers.
• Reconciliation of supplier statements and liaising with suppliers when necessary.
• Requisition of copy invoices and copy statements.
• Dealing with supplier queries in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Processing invoices using Purchase Orders.
• Carrying out duties for 3 overseas offices the same as above.
• Audit Expenses for both Credit Cards and Out of Pocket Expenses.
• Managing System Workflows.

We are interested in hearing from people who have:

• Experience of working in an accounts payable environment with substantial invoice volumes.
• Organised and methodical approach to work.
• Ability to work under pressure, deal with tight deadlines and demonstrate flexibility as required to perform the role.
• Ability to complete set tasks with minimal supervision
• Good communication skills, the ability to communicate orally or in writing, confident telephone manner, tactful and diplomatic when under pressurised situations..
• Experience of Office Expense claim management.
• Experience with Mailbox Management, MS Excel, MS Word.

What makes Ashurst a great place to work?

We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:

• competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance;
• flexible working;
• corporate health plans;
• a global professional development offering for all employees; and
• an industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme.

We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.

Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.