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Legal Cashier – AP and Office Account

Greenberg Traurig
Full-time
On-site
London

The Business: Since its founding in 2009, Greenberg Traurig’s London office has established itself as a multidisciplinary law firm with over 130 lawyers who are well placed to provide high calibre legal services to a broad range of clients in the UK and across the globe. GT London’s core practices are M&A, Real Estate and Dispute Resolution, supported by our strength and wide-ranging experience in complimentary areas such as Equity & Debt Capital Markets, Tax, Fund Structuring, Finance, EU & Competition, Anti-Corruption, Employment, Environment, Health & Safety and Intellectual Property. Reflective of London’s multifaceted business community, our client base is varied across many sectors, with our focus concentrated on the pharmaceutical, chemical, real estate, financial institution, retail and communications sectors. GT London’s ethos is rooted in custom-tailored partner-led advice – uncompromising in quality, efficiently delivered, and continuously mindful of our clients’ satisfaction and commercial objectives. With streamlined access to the vast resources of Greenberg Traurig’s global platform, we provide legal advice with the attentiveness and responsiveness of a boutique firm. Our commitment to building long term relationships with clients as well as establishing new ones has led to the office being consistently recognised by leading legal directories, including Chambers UK, Chambers Europe, and Chambers Global, as well as the Legal 500 UK Guide. In short, we help our clients access markets and bridge cultures by providing innovative strategic advice and efficient, cost-effective legal services. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that offers our employees the opportunity and support they need to succeed. We are therefore happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that individuals may require throughout the recruitment process and once they have joined the Firm. The Role: We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Assistant Legal Cashier to join our finance team. The role will take ownership of the Accounts Payable (AP) function, including the accurate processing of supplier invoices, disbursements, office expenses, staff expenses and other related costs. Responsibilities: Process and code supplier invoices, ensuring correct allocation to office or disbursement cost centres. Review and process disbursements such as court fees, counsel fees, and other third-party costs. Accurately apply and record VAT on invoices and expenses in line with HMRC and firm policy. Process employee expense claims through Concur and ensure compliance with internal expense policies. Prepare and process weekly payment runs for approval, including BACS, CHAPS, and faster payments. Reconcile supplier statements and follow up on discrepancies or outstanding invoices. Maintain the purchase ledger and ensure all AP records are up to date. Recording and reconciling credit card transactions and direct debits. Ensuring refunds and credits are dealt with in line with SRA Accounts Rules Maintaining and reconciling the petty cash. Checking, formatting and submitting taxi/courier invoices to the US for uploading Ensuring digital invoices are filed in an organized manner and uploading copies into the accounting software. Assisting with audits. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements. Experience, Skills and personal attributes: Knowledge on VAT process Basic understanding of accounting principles Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral Must be motivated and driven to deliver an excellent service to internal and external clients Demonstrates the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment Excellent prioritisation and time management skills Excellent attention to detail Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people at all levels. Always maintain a customer focused approach Excellent team player Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook). Qualifications: Experience in an accounts payable role within a professional services environment is highly preferential. Global scale with street smarts With 51 locations, Greenberg Traurig's global network provides the platform clients need to operate in today's legal marketplace. Our team is recognized by rankings in current Chambers & Partners Guides in jurisdictions and practices around the world, based on thousands of interviews with practicing lawyers and clients. In addition, Greenberg Traurig is proud to have more lawyers listed in The Best Lawyers in America than any other law firm, a position we have held since 2008. Greenberg Traurig (GT) is committed to ensuring a safe and transparent recruitment process. Please be advised of the following: Official Job Listings: All legitimate job opportunities with GT are posted here on our official website. GT job advertisements found outside our verified accounts with LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and Indeed should be treated with caution. No Fees Required: GT will never ask for payment for work equipment or network access. Also, there are no application fees. We do not ask for bank information or any form of monetary or financial compensation during the recruitment process. All job offers will be preceded by an interview with our hiring team. Verified Communication Only: While all official communications will come from a GT email address associated with GT’s domain (e.g., @gtlaw.com), we recognize that it is easy to spoof such communications to make them look like they are coming from GT. Therefore: before responding to an email purportedly from GT, contact your GT Recruiting Contact by phone to verify that the email is valid. Also, please verify the GT office address on our website before attending an interview. We encourage all applicants to remain vigilant and exercise caution during the application process. If you encounter or suspect a fraudulent job posting or an individual falsely claiming to represent GT, please report it immediately to HRRecruit@gtlaw.com. Thank you for your diligence and for your interest in joining Greenberg Traurig. Thank you for your vigilance and interest in joining Greenberg Traurig. From our humble beginnings in 1967 in South Florida, our focus has never been changed: serve clients better. Learn More Engagement, Culture & Opportunity Since 1967, we’ve built our firm by welcoming attorneys and professionals from all backgrounds who share our drive and commitment to excellence. GT thrives on the passion and drive of our people, emphasizing merit, innovation, belonging, and collaboration first. This commitment has been at the center of our story since our founding and has been essential to our and our client’s success. Learn More We are thankful for the trust our clients place in us and we are proud of being recognized for the service we provide. Learn More If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by sending an email to hrrecruit@gtlaw.com. In your email please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting and a description of the position for which you are applying. 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