Accounts Payable Assistant - Global Law Firm

Title: Accounts Payable Assistant

Location: London

Salary: Competitive

Hybrid: 3 days in office/2 from home

Ryder Reid Legal is currently recruiting for an AP Assistant to join one of our prestigious, global law firm clients on a permanent basis at their London office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your finance career in a regulated legal environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and code supplier invoices and disbursements
• Apply VAT accurately in line with HMRC and firm policy
• Manage staff expense claims via Concur
• Prepare and process weekly payment runs (BACS, CHAPS, Faster Payments)
• Reconcile supplier statements and maintain the purchase ledger
• Record and reconcile credit card transactions and direct debits
• Handle petty cash and ensure compliance with SRA Accounts Rules
• Format and submit invoices to the US team
• Organise and upload digital invoices into accounting software
• Assist with internal and external audits

Experience:

• Previous experience in a legal or finance admin role
• Basic understanding of SRA Accounts Rules and VAT
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems
• Experience with Concur (desirable but not essential)
• Willingness to learn and grow within a legal finance team

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For over thirty years we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest vacancies.

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