Accounts Payable Specialist

Dentons Business Services EMEA is the operational backbone of Dentons, supporting the world's largest law firm in delivering exceptional service to clients across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. As a crucial component of Dentons' global network, our EMEA business services team plays a key role in driving efficiency, innovation, and collaboration.

At Dentons Business Services EMEA, we are committed to excellence in supporting legal professionals with cutting-edge solutions. Our dynamic and diverse team collaborates seamlessly to provide a wide range of services, including finance, IT, human resources, marketing, and more. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability.

You will be working in the Accounts Payable team for Dentons UK and Middle East LLP based in Warsaw, primarily responsible for one of the roles described below involving the handling of routine cash transactions for the firm. However, over time, with provided training, the scope of the role will increase:

• Process and manage AP transactions, including invoices, expense claims, and payment runs (covering various offices in the UKME region).
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities
• Generate the weekly supplier payment run from our practice management system (Elite).
• Creating all new Vendor
• Employee accounts and verify all bank details on Elite.
• Vendor balance reconciliation.
• Bank reconciliation and credit allocations.
• Assisting the UK Cashiers Manager with any ad hoc duties, as appropriate.
• Answering any queries from suppliers.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Requirements

Technical Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is good to have.
• 1-3 years of previous experience of working within a Accounts Payable process
• Good working knowledge of MS Office, e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• General understanding of the VAT Rules in relation to input tax.
• A broad understanding of potential risk areas within the processes that the team cover in their daily transactions.
• Experience of working in a law firm or a professional services environment would be an advantage.

Personal Skills / Attributes

• Very good written and verbal communication skills (English).
• Strong focus on accuracy, attention to details, consistency, and quality.
• Able to exhibit a positive attitude and interact positively at all levels within the firm and a good team player.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills; can clearly explain and present problems and issues to others and contribute to their resolution.
• Can demonstrate initiative and the ability to be proactive, anticipating needs.
• Understands the need for documentation and well-defined procedures.

Benefits

Language Capabilities

We are a truly global law firm and as such, always welcome hearing from those with foreign language capabilities.

Inclusion, Diversity & Equity

Essential to our success as a global law firm is our ability to attract and retain the best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds. We want a work environment where everyone can reach their potential and we have an inclusive culture which respects individual differences.

We undertake and support a number of internal and external initiatives aimed at increasing diversity within the profession and we encourage all our partners and staff to get involved. We welcome you to learn more about inclusion, diversity and equity at Dentons.

Equal Opportunities

Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and support those in the workplace who have a disability.

Reward and Recognition

Remuneration and benefits package will reflect the successful candidates experience and country where hired.