We have an exciting new opportunity for an Accounts Payable Manager to join the team at our Nottingham office. 

Potter Clarkson LLP is one of the leading pan-European Intellectual Property law firms, with seven offices across the UK, Denmark, Sweden and Germany.

We offer clients a full IP service to support them in achieving their commercial objectives. We pride ourselves in the exceptional level of client care offered by our approachable and engaged team.

We have over 90 patent and trade mark professionals and 10 IP solicitors, who are expertly assisted by over 130 support staff and state of the art IT infrastructure.

The firm is consistently ranked in the top tier of major legal guides, such as Legal 500 and MIP. We also hold three independent ISO accreditations which evidence our high level of environmental awareness, service provision and information security.

We are committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance, and supporting the wellbeing of all our people. We offer a wealth of health and wellbeing benefits and resources including healthcare, attractive flexible working options, sports and social groups, virtual mindfulness sessions, a virtual wellbeing hub, mental health first aiders, and a busy social calendar.

THE ROLE

The successful candidate will be leading the Accounts Payable team & delivering process improvements within the accounts payable department.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Providing day to day management to the team, including but not limited to, management of absence, performance and career development;
• Supporting the Finance Operations Manager with the PDR process;
• Managing & coordinating the teams workload;
• Leading on department process improvements by working closely with the Financial Controller and Chief Financial Officer;
• Regular reporting and monitoring of KPIs for the Financial Controller;
• Managing the firm’s purchase ledger;
• Training new starters from across the business on Accounts Payable processes;
• Liaising with internal and external customers/ suppliers to ensure timely resolution of queries;
• Monitoring the electronic approval system, ensuring queries are resolved in a timely manner;
• Managing any escalated issues;
• Auditing & approving inputted purchase invoices across multiple companies and currencies;
• Ensuring valid, accurate and timely supplier payments;
• Auditing & approving payment runs in multiple currencies;
• Providing a consistently high level of customer service;
• Any other duties as and when required.

Requirements 

• Proven Accounts Payable experience;
• Proven line management experience;
• Ability to manage and prioritise workloads;
• Strong administrative and organisations skills;
• Experience using Excel is essential;
• Accountancy/finance qualification would be advantageous;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with a proactive and personable approach;
• Receptive and open to learning new skills and acquiring an understanding of the industry;
• Process driven, organised person who excels at meeting deadlines when working within a busy team environment;
• Professional telephone manner;
• GCSE of C or above (or equivalent) in Maths & English. 

Benefits 

• Salary: competitive based on experience

• 24 days holiday + bank holidays.
• A company pension scheme.
• Healthcare package.
• Life assurance.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Annual corporate social responsibility day.
• Birthday leave.
• Flexible working policy.
• Travel loan scheme.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Purchase of extra holiday scheme.

We are committed to providing a highly supportive, inclusive and stimulating workplace for all our people. Read more about how we’re building a more equal, diverse and inclusive culture here