Accounts Payable Manager

Totum Partners is working with a leading law firm to recruit an Accounts Payable Manager. You will lead a team of five, manage the Accounts Payable function, and oversee timely and accurate invoice processing.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the Accounts Payable team, ensuring invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time.
• Improve and manage the purchase-to-pay process.
• Maintain strong controls and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, and other teams to improve workflows.
• Monitor performance and implement best practices.
• Manage the Emburse system.
• Support and develop team members.
• Liaise with auditors on Accounts Payable matters.

The ideal candidate:

• Has experience leading accounts payable or finance teams within professional services (essential).
• Understands purchase-to-pay processes and invoice automation.
• Is familiar with Chrome River or similar systems.
• Is skilled in driving process improvements.
• Has strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Is detail-oriented with solid analytical abilities.
• Has proven experience managing and developing teams.

Equal Opportunities

As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that’s why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunities employer we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.