Accounts Payable Specialist

Ryder Reid; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist in Greater London. In this role, you'll manage the full accounts payable lifecycle, ensuring accurate invoice processing and strong vendor management. Responsibilities include handling AP inquiries, processing payment runs, and maintaining vendor records. Ideal candidates will have experience in finance roles within law firms, strong Microsoft Office skills, and a solid understanding of VAT requirements. The position offers a hybrid working environment with a full-time contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar finance role, within a law firm environment is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Solid understanding of UK and international/EU VAT requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review invoices and expense claims for correct coding and compliance.
• Handle internal and external AP enquiries.
• Set up and process regular bank transfer payment runs.
• Post invoices into Aderant and prepare cheque requests.

Skills

Experience in a similar finance role

Working knowledge of Aderant

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office

Solid understanding of VAT requirements

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Aderant

Chrome River

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist - London

Global Law Firm | Full-time | Hybrid

The Role

As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will support the full AP lifecycle, ensuring accurate invoice processing, smooth payment operations, and strong vendor management. You'll work closely with attorneys, secretaries, billers, and global finance teams, contributing to the firm's financial accuracy and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Review invoices and expense claims for correct coding, VAT/tax validity, and compliance with firm policies
• Handle internal and external AP enquiries, delivering a high standard of customer service
• Set up and process regular bank transfer payment runs, including preparing release documentation for approvers
• Post invoices into Aderant and prepare manual cheque requests or bank transfers
• Liaise with high‑volume vendors and manage e‑invoice processing
• Resolve invoice issues by communicating with attorneys and secretaries
• Maintain vendor records, including new vendor setup and call‑back verification procedures
• Support London billers with unposted disbursement invoices to ensure timely billing
• Ensure expenses are accurately coded and reflected in general ledger control accounts

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in a similar finance role, within a law firm environment (US firm experience a plus)
• Working knowledge of Aderant and Chrome River (preferred)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Solid understanding of UK and international/EU VAT requirements
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

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.