EMEA Finance Services Lead — AP, Cash & Compliance

Ryder Reid; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is seeking a Financial Services Supervisor to join their finance team. This key leadership role involves managing Accounts Payable and Cash Application functions, supervising team members, and ensuring compliance and accurate reporting across EMEA offices. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of accounting experience, ideally in a law firm, and strong technical skills particularly in MS Excel. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior finance leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, ideally in a law firm.
• Strong technical skills, especially MS Excel (VLOOKUP, IF statements, conditional formatting).
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Financial Services Specialist and Assistant, including performance reviews and development.
• Manage Accounts Payable & Cash Application functions.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and ensure compliance for EMEA offices.
• Assist with annual tax requirements, audits, and financial statements.

Skills

Accounting experience

Technical skills in MS Excel

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving ability

Education

Secondary school education

Post-secondary education preferred

Tools

Elite 3E

Job description

A leading financial services firm in London is seeking a Financial Services Supervisor to join their finance team. This key leadership role involves managing Accounts Payable and Cash Application functions, supervising team members, and ensuring compliance and accurate reporting across EMEA offices. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of accounting experience, ideally in a law firm, and strong technical skills particularly in MS Excel. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior finance leadership.