Accounts Payable Specialist

Title: Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: London

Salary: Competitive

Hybrid: 3 days in office/2 from home

Ryder Reid Legal is currently recruiting for a skilled Accounts Payable Specialist to join London-based Finance team of one of our prestigious, global law firm clients. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment supporting international operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and process invoices and expense claims for accuracy, VAT compliance, and policy adherence
• Manage payment runs and coordinate bank transfers with internal approvers
• Post invoices and handle manual cheque requests and one-off transfers
• Liaise with high-volume vendors and manage e-invoice processing
• Maintain vendor records and perform verification procedures
• Provide cashiering support including bank receipt monitoring and client account transactions
• Assist with disbursement invoice entry and billing coordination
• Ensure accurate general ledger coding and prepare adjusting journals
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and special projects
• Provide inter-office and year-end support as needed

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years' experience in a similar finance role, ideally in a law or professional services firm
• Familiarity with Aderant and Microsoft Office suite
• Strong understanding of UK and international VAT rules
• Excellent communication, analytical, and time-management skills
• High attention to detail and strong customer service orientation

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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