Accounts Payable Specialist

Ryder Reid Legal; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryder Reid Legal is seeking a skilled Accounts Payable Specialist to join their London-based finance team. This role involves processing invoices, managing payments, and ensuring compliance with VAT rules within a prestigious, fast-paced law firm environment. Candidates should have relevant finance experience and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in a similar finance role.
• Strong understanding of UK and international VAT rules.
• High attention to detail with a customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Review and process invoices and expense claims for accuracy.
• Manage payment runs and coordinate bank transfers.
• Provide cashiering support including bank receipt monitoring.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Time-management

Customer service orientation

Tools

Aderant

Microsoft Office suite

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Resource Consultant at Ryder Reid Legal specialising in identifying legal talent

Title: Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: London

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

If the above position is of interest, please do apply!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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