Job Description

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

About the Role

The Accounts Payable Specialist - Vendor Management is an integral part of Latham’s Global Finance team. This 14 month FTC role will be responsible for reviewing invoices, validating and creating new vendor set-ups, while exercising judgement and identifying issues that require escalation or additional care. This role will be located in our Manchester office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Exercising judgment and identifying issues that require escalation or additional care
• Reviewing invoices to identify risk factors and recalculating and footing amounts, including quantity and price extensions and tax calculations
• Reviewing workflow or manual approvals to determine if additional approvals are required
• Reviewing accounting documents for completeness and mathematical accuracy
• Communicating with vendors and internal customers regarding requests and providing updates on progress

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess the ability to read invoices in various European languages, including English, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment with a customer service focus
• Exhibit knowledge of VAT input tax processes and related rates

And have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, preferably
• Experience in accounts payable or a similar function
• Experience with accounting principles in one or more European countries, preferably

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
• A pension plan
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of programming including Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute. #EntryLevel #LI-EH1