accounts payable Belfast, Northern Ireland
Job description
Allen & Overy is a leading global law firm operating in over thirty countries. We work on some of the most challenging and important deals and have built a reputation for delivering exceptional legal solutions that help our clients grow, innovate and thrive. The legal industry is changing, and we're committed to leading that change, putting our people first, embracing new ways of thinking and integrating technology into our everyday work.
Our culture is one of high-performance and we have high expectations of one another, in everything we do. Being a proud team player is essential. We work together, listen and learn from one another and achieve results we could never achieve on our own. When you join our team, you’ll become part of a flexible, inclusive environment underpinned by openness and consistent support for one another. At A&O, you're not only valued for what you do, but for who you are.
We have a powerful commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and we’re working hard to create an environment where you can bring your authentic self to work. We know that to excel, we must nurture an environment where our people feel they belong. .
Belfast Finance
The Belfast Finance department provides services to the A&O network of offices covering management and financial accounting & reporting, revenue control (includes eBilling), credit control, accounts payable and tax. Offices currently served are London, Belfast, US, South Africa, Dubai, Israel, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Netherlands and Germany. There is a strong client service ethic and we work to Service Level Agreements, targets and deadlines to deliver in line with client expectations.
This Accounts Payable Manager will be responsible for 3 direct reports leading a collective team of approx. 20 people delivering an accounts payable and expense service to London, Belfast, Luxembourg, France, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, USA, and South Africa. Service coverage may vary from time to time as additional A&O organisations are migrated into the function.
What you will do
Own, manage, and standardise all Accounts Payable processes for the Belfast managed offices
Embed & manage a strong Internal Control Framework
Ensure compliance with SAR and taxation requirements of the jurisdictions serviced
Build strong relationships with, and becoming a trusted advisor to stakeholders
Oversee the timely & accurate processing of all invoices & expenses
Manage all payment runs along with the timely resolution of all queries
Manage a large team, made up of both Team Leads and AP assistants
Set & monitor challenging goals, hold regular 1-2-1s and team meetings, and promote a collaborative environment
Manage change in a fast paced, transactional environment
Manage difficult conversations, both within the team and with customers.
What you will have
Experience of managing a large AP/Expenses function
Experience of managing KPIs, SLAs and other performance metrics
The ability to advocate for change and effectively deliver change to different stakeholder groups
Experience of analysing problems and proposing solutions
The ability to resolve conflict efficiently without damaging relationships
Experience in strategic management
Who we are looking for
Strong leadership and people/team management skills, with the ability to able to support and encourage others
The ability to create and establish credibility at all levels very quickly
The ability to anticipate the needs of the customer and provide timely solutions, and opinions on complex matters for areas of responsibility
The ability to encourage a collaborative working environment
Effective manager of self, team and task to ensure quality services are consistently delivered
Ability to apply technical knowledge and understand and identify creative solutions to technical issues and pass technical knowledge on to others effectively
A solutions driven individual
This role is based in the A&O Belfast office, with an onsite presence required in line with our hybrid working policy.
