Accounts Payable Specialist Hybrid Competitive Salary City of London Your new company You will be working for a US-based law firm based in their London City office. This role will be reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller to work within their global accounts payable function. The business has seen growth and expansion over the past few years and is continuing to increase its workload. Their modern offices are based in the heart of the City with easy travel links. Your new role The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate payment processing, and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders. You will play a vital role in the finance team, ensuring that on average 30,000 invoices are processed effectively and efficiently. Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos, and payment transactions.Build and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers, addressing any issues or discrepancies.Oversee the month-end closing process, including AP ledger reconciliation and reporting.Resolve complex invoice and payment issues, working closely with internal departments and external vendors.Provide support for internal and external audits, including the preparation of audit schedules and responding to auditor enquiries.Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within the AP function on their new finance system SAGE.Assist with cash flow ..... full job details .....