Accounts Payable Compliance Manager

My client an international law firm are seeking an Accounts Payable Compliance Manager with a robust understanding of accounting principles and compliance standards. This role involves implementing and monitoring effective control measures, managing audits, and enhancing the accounts payable compliance framework. If you have a strong regulatory background and are keen on continuous learning, this position offers a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact.

• Develop, implement, and maintain accounts payable policies and procedures in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Update processes in accordance with changes to accounting standards, laws, regulations, and tax requirements.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and compliance with the firm’s policies.
• Coordinate responses to internal and external audits related to accounts payable, preparing documentation and reports for auditors.
• Conduct risk assessments related to accounts payable processes, identifying potential compliance risks and control weaknesses.
• Implement and manage a vendor due diligence process to assess and monitor vendor compliance.
• Collaborate with the Accounts Payable Manager to build training programs and provide guidance on compliance, policies, and procedures.
• Keep the finance team informed about changes in compliance requirements and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Generate and analyse reports related to compliance metrics, providing regular updates to management.
• Collaborate with the Financial Control team to ensure a comprehensive approach to compliance and communicate requirements to relevant stakeholders.

• Solid and proven experience in a similar position with strong regulatory knowledge.
• Audit and/or compliance background preferred.
• Strong knowledge of or part qualified in ICAS, ACCA, CIMA, or ICAEW, or qualified by experience.
• Keenness for continuous learning to ensure organisational controls and compliance.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong assessment and interpretation skills.
• Ability to lead, train, and implement changes to controls.

• Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually).
• Flexible, hybrid working policy 2-3 days in the office 
• Generous bonus scheme.
• Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service), plus a holiday exchange scheme.
• Private medical insurance.
• Enhanced parental leave.