Accounts Payable Specialist - French Speaking (14 month FTC)

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.

About the Role

The Accounts Payable Specialist is an integral part of Latham's Accounting team. This 14 month FTC role will be responsible for reviewing and occasionally inputting invoices 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:

• Analysing invoices for appropriate substantiation
• Reviewing invoices and visually identifying risk factors that need attention, and recalculating/footing amounts on invoice (e.g., Quantity/Price extensions, Tax calculations)
• Reviewing workflow (or manual) approvals to determine if any additional approvals are required
• Reviewing accounting documents for completeness and mathematical accuracy
• Communicating with vendors and internal customers about requests and updating them on the progress

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Are fluent in English and French
• Display the ability to work in a team environment with a customer service focus
• Possess knowledge of VAT input tax processes and related rates

And have:

• A high school diploma or an equivalent
• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, or a related field, preferably
• Similar Accounts Payable experience
• Experience with Accounting principles of Belgium

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 (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute. #EntryLevel #LI-EH1