Accounts Payable Assistant

Ryder Reid Legal Limited; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 26.000 - 32.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Ryder Reid Legal Limited in London seeks an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a US law firm's London Finance team. Hybrid (3:2) arrangement with duties spanning invoice processing, supplier management and payment processing across London and Brussels.

You work under the Accounts Payable Supervisor and London Finance Manager, contributing to efficient financial operations and strong stakeholder service. Strong attention to detail and Excel proficiency are essential.

Qualificações

• Previous experience within Finance, Accounts Payable or a law firm environment is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive, solutions-focused and eager to learn.

Responsabilidades

• Invoice processing and expense claims review for accuracy and VAT validity.
• Maintain supplier records and onboard new vendors.
• Manage vendor verification procedures and controls.
• Prepare and coordinate payment runs for approved invoices and claims.
• Process employee expenses in finance systems.
• Liaise with Partners, secretaries, suppliers and Finance colleagues to resolve queries.
• Assist with general ledger coding and accuracy in financial records.
• Provide high level of stakeholder service and support.

Conhecimentos

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive

MS Office (Excel)

Team player

Formação

None

Ferramentas

Excel

Word

Outlook

Descrição da vaga

Accounts Payable Assistant

London | US Law Firm | Hybrid (3:2)

A prestigious US law firm is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join its London Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to build a career within legal finance, supporting the Accounts Payable function across both the London and Brussels offices.

Working closely with the Accounts Payable Supervisor and London Finance Manager, you will play a key role in invoice processing, supplier management, expense administration and payment processing, whilst providing a high level of service to stakeholders across the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Invoice processing - Review invoices and expense claims for accuracy, VAT validity and compliance with firm policies.
• Supplier management - Maintain supplier records, onboard new vendors and ensure appropriate verification procedures are followed.
• Vendor controls - Manage vendor callback processes and maintain accurate records in line with internal controls.
• Payment processing - Prepare and coordinate payment runs for approved invoices and expense claims.
• Expense administration - Process and manage employee expenses through the firm's finance systems.
• Stakeholder support - Liaise with Partners, secretaries, suppliers and Finance colleagues to resolve invoice and payment queries.
• General ledger support - Assist with ensuring expenses are coded correctly and reflected accurately within the firm's financial records.
• Customer service - Deliver a high level of support to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Team support - Assist with wider Accounts Payable and Finance projects as required.

Experience Required

• Previous experience within Finance, Accounts Payable, professional services or a law firm environment would be advantageous, but is not essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive, solutions-focused and eager to learn.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading US law firm and gain valuable exposure within a well-established Finance team, offering excellent training, development and long-term career progression within legal finance.

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.