Purchase Ledger Clerk - Law Firm - London
Central London Law firm are looking for an experienced Purchase Ledger clerk to join their finance team as soon as possible.
You will be responsible for recording client invoices and ensuring invoices have been approved, as well as assisting with client transactions and ensuring strict adherence with the Solicitor Accounts Rules. Previous experience within a law firm accounts team is essential.
They are looking for candidates with previous experience working with the Aderant accounting system and good working knowledge of VAT and Solicitors Accounts Rules.
Key responsibilities as the Purchase Ledger Clerk will include:
- Recording supplier invoices
- Ensuring invoices have been approved by the budget holder with correct cost codes
- Maintaining accurate logs of the prepayment report
- Processing staff expenses
- Reconciling vendor statements and resolving discrepancies
- Coordinating payment runs of supplier invoices weekly
- Coordinating payment runs of staff expenses twice per week
- Issuing supplier payments on demand
- Monitoring office credit balances
- Providing cover for posting office and client receipts and ensuring CHAPS, BACS and cheque payments are administered
- Contributing to cashiering projects
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a similar Purchase Ledger Clerk role is essential
- Experience of using an accounting system is essential (Aderant is advantageous)
- Knowledge and experience of Solicitors Accounts Rules
- Good understanding of UK regulations and VAT
- Strong IT skills in MS Office, in particular Excel
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure, multi-tasking to meet deadlines