About the company

Dentons Business Services EMEA serves as 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.

About the opportunity

Dentons Business Services EMEA is currently seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Warsaw office.

This individual 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, training will be provided to the individual in order to cover all of the roles below for absences as required.

About the role

Accounts Payable – Suppliers

• 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

• Private medical healthcare provided by Medicover 
• MultiSport card 
• Benefit Cafeteria system 
• Veterinary care for your pet provided by PetHelp 
• Option to join a private insurance plan 
• An additional day off for your birthday 
• Tailored learning & development opportunities 
• Hybrid work model with a modern office in Warsaw city center