Accounts Payable (9-12 month FTC)
Application Deadline: 21 November 2025
Department: Accounts
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: 10 Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, D02 T380
Reporting To: Financial Controller
Description
Arthur Cox LLP is one of Ireland’s leading law firms. We are an “all-island” firm with offices in Dublin and Belfast. We also have offices in London, New York, and San Francisco. Our practice encompasses all aspects of corporate and business law.
With 600 legal staff and a total headcount of nearly 900, we provide a comprehensive service to an international client base ranging from multinational organisations, banks, and financial institutions and established global leaders to government agencies and new players in emerging industry sectors.
Our story has been defined by our progressive outlook. For over 100 years, we have led the way in the legal field in Ireland. For our clients, we work to deliver the best service and support. With an independent, entrepreneurial spirit of innovation leading the way.
Key Responsibilities:
The role will support a number of functions in the accounts team as outlined below. The role is based in the firm’s Finance function and uses the Thomson Reuters 3E accounting system.
Reviewing T&E reimbursement claims, to include:
* Swift and accurate full cycle processing of expense claims.
* Ensure process and best practice compliance in line with applicable expenses policy and Revenue guidelines.
* Preparation of weekly expense reimbursement payment batches.
* Ensure related VAT documentation/receipts are submitted.
* Ensure accuracy of coding of expense claims within the systems used.
* Manage related queries.
Accounts Payable:
* Assigning invoices on the system to approvers and posting approved invoices.
* Managing Accounts Payable Inbox; resolving queries on invoices from internal approvers and/or vendors.
* Managing vendor payment runs.
* Processing bank transfers for intercompany bank accounts and for payment of Vendors.
* Setting up new vendors/suppliers in the system.
* Monthly creditor reconciliations.
* Following up on outstanding invoices/queries
* Ensure compliance with internal controls and policies
* Preparation of daily bank reconciliations
* Preparation of monthly accruals and prepayment schedules.
* Ad hoc reporting and other duties as needed.
Banking :
* Perform daily bank account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
* Manage incoming client receipts, ensuring efficient processing and adherence to financial controls.
* Manage outgoing client payments, ensuring efficient processing and adherence to financial controls.
* Monthly withholding tax reconciliations.
* Preparation of annual audit backup schedules for the financial accountants.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise:
* Accounting technician with [2-3 years PQE]
* Competent with double entry bookkeeping.
* Ideally has worked in a financial control environment with month end experience and has prior experience of relevant systems.
* Experienced in a high volume, pressurised environment
* Ability to work to tight deadlines and to work well under pressure.
* Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and accurately.
* Strong Excel skills
* Good communication skills
Benefits
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