National Accounts Payable Specialist

Description:

Clayton Utz
For over 180 years, our confident approach to complex transactions and litigation has seen us grow into Australia’s leading independent law firm, with 178 partners and over 1,600 employees across six offices. Now, we continue to build our reputation for innovative and incisive legal advice. With a genuine commitment to client service, we are trusted advisers to a range of government departments and agencies, as well as leading Australian and international corporations. We are also a global leader in pro bono, with one of the largest pro bono commitments of any Australian law firm outside the US. In our open and friendly environment, our people are building exceptional careers where their skills and unique insights are valued. The Finance team Our Finance group is responsible for delivering sound financial advice to all areas of the firm. The Finance team is a professional, motivated and focused team delivering sound financial advice and a flexible and practical financial and administration service to all areas of the firm. The role
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a National Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team based in Sydney on a permanent, full time basis. Key responsibilities Working within an experienced and supportive team, this role will see you:

• Processing American Express and employee expense claims
• Review expense claims to ensure they comply with firm policy
• Escalate no compliance with National Accounts Payable Team Leader
• Comply with auditor requests
• Monthly expense and transaction reporting
• Actively analyse and ensure all expense claims are submitted by due date
• Internal cross charge journals
• Process invoicing and ensuring they are paid in accordance with our relevant payment terms, when required
• Assist with general legal accounting and accounts payable functions as directed by the National Accounts Payable Team Leader

Skills & Experience
To be successful in this role you will ideally have:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in an accounts payable or associated accounts administration role. Experience in a professional services environment is desirable but not essential.

• Strong computer skills required
  • Intermediate Excel skills (including the ability to use advanced functions such as pivot tables, vlookups, graphs/charts etc.)
  • Intermediate use of other Microsoft applications including Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
  • Intermediate use of a Client Management System (CMS) or practice management system (Aderant Expert is preferable)
  • Chrome River or Expense Management System experience preferred
• High level of attention to detail
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

#LI-CB How to Apply? We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, contact the consultant, details below, for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements, please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role. Consultant Contact Details Carissa Bartels, (02) 9353 4635 Accessibility and Inclusion We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Do you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application? If so, please contact the recruiter via the above telephone number or via email to recruitmentsupport@claytonutz.com . For more information on Clayton Utz, please visit www.claytonutz.com Agency submissions Clayton Utz does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Clayton Utz Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to Clayton Utz partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Clayton Utz will not be liable for a fee.