Accounts Payable Manager

Pentagon Talent are working with a leading law firm to recruit an Accounts Payable Manager to their Southampton office on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Group Finance Director, the Accounts Payable Manager will be have an eye for detail and be responsible for the end-to-end management of the firm's global accounts payable function. Main Duties of the Accounts Payable Manager Role:
Oversee daily Accounts Payable operations across all jurisdictions, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, expenses, disbursements, and payment runs. Manage the firm-wide expense reporting system, ensuring employee reimbursements comply with internal policies and relevant tax regulations. Act as the primary escalation point for internal and external queries relating to Accounts Payable matters. Implement and enforce robust internal controls and procedures to safeguard firm assets and mitigate fraud risk, particularly for international wire payments.

Ensure full compliance with local and international tax requirements (e.g., VAT, GST, withholding tax) and maintain accurate vendor and employee records. Lead and develop the Accounts Payable team, while supporting audits and driving process improvements and automation through effective use of the firm's ERP and finance systems The ideal candidate will have:
Over 5 years' Accounts Payable experience within a law firm, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role. Proven experience managing AP operations in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment. Strong background in implementing internal controls and driving process improvements within finance functions. Advanced proficiency with law firm practice management systems (including 3E and Cosine) and Microsoft Excel. Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with experience liaising across teams, vendors, and jurisdictions.

Demonstrated leadership ability, including team management, delegation, talent development, and working effectively under pressure. If you feel you have the skills and experience required for this Accounts Payable Manager role, please apply with your most recent CV. Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.

Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.