Purchase to Pay Specialist

Type: Full Time 
Time: Permanent 
Location: Glasgow 
Working Pattern: Minimum 2 days per week in the office, 3 days remote 
Department: Finance 

The Role 

As a Procure to Pay Specialist (Accounts Payable), you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality, controlled and insight-driven accounts payable service within a global finance function. This is a technically strong role with a focus on reconciliation, controls, reporting and continuous improvement. 

You will take ownership of complex accounts payable processes, including vendor reconciliations, payment approvals and month-end controls, while also supporting forecasting, audit activity and management reporting. Acting as a key escalation point, you will resolve queries efficiently and build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors. 

You will also contribute to operational and strategic activities, supporting the Purchase to Pay Manager where required and helping to drive process improvements across the function. 

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is confident working with data, systems and stakeholders at all levels. 

Essential Skills & Experience 

Technical & Professional Experience 

Experience in a Procure to Pay / Accounts Payable role, ideally within a legal or professional services environment 

Strong experience across accounts payable processes, including reconciliations, payments, accruals and audit support 

Experience working with practice management systems such as 3E, Elite Enterprise or similar 

Experience supporting cash forecasting and reporting activities 

Skills & Attributes 

Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy 

Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively 

Strong analytical skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels 

Proactive, solutions-focused approach with the confidence to handle escalations 

Collaborative team player with flexibility to support business demands 

Technical Skills 

Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word 

Strong working knowledge of financial systems and sub-ledger / general ledger reconciliations 

Shape 

Key Responsibilities 

Perform complex vendor statement reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies 

Own and execute payment controls, ensuring compliance with approval matrices and funding requirements 

Review and approve payments prior to release, ensuring accuracy and completeness 

Manage bank reconciliation items and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner 

Maintain robust month-end controls, including review of invoices, debit balances and aged creditors 

Reconcile Purchase to Pay sub-ledger to General Ledger, resolving reconciling differences 

Manage and resolve queries and escalations from vendors and internal stakeholders 

Support forecasting activities, analysing payment runs, accruals and cash outflows 

Coordinate audit support, preparing and submitting required documentation 

Prepare and analyse AP metrics and management reporting, identifying trends and improvements 

Build and maintain strong vendor and stakeholder relationships 

Provide cover for the Purchase to Pay Manager and support operational planning 

Support continuous improvement and undertake ad hoc tasks as required 

The Team 

This is an exciting time to join the Glasgow finance team as the business services function continues to evolve. You will be part of a collaborative and supportive environment where your contribution is valued, and you are empowered to work in a way that enables you to perform at your best. 

Working within a global firm, you will play a key role in helping to optimise financial operations, contributing to a high-performing team that is focused on continuous improvement and service excellence. 

The Firm 

Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, helping organisations navigate risk and maximise opportunity across sectors including insurance, aviation, marine, construction, energy and trade. With a globally integrated model, the firm delivers a full range of legal services to businesses operating worldwide. 

The firm is committed to responsible business practices, including building a diverse and inclusive workforce, supporting communities through pro bono and charitable initiatives, and reducing environmental impact through ambitious sustainability targets. 

What’s in it for you 

Modern, flexible working – A minimum of 2 days each week required from the office, 3 days from home 

Global exposure – Be part of a market-leading, internationally connected law firm 

Career development – Access to structured development and progression opportunities 

Inclusive culture – A collaborative environment where your voice is valued 

Benefits and wellbeing – Including life assurance, wellbeing initiatives, lifestyle discounts and Employee Assistance Programme 

Please note: eligibility for benefits may vary based on location and length of service. Full details will be confirmed upon joining. 

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.

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