Financial Services Supervisor

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

About the Role

We are looking for a Financial Services Supervisor to join our London finance team. This is a key leadership position responsible for managing Accounts Payable and Cash Application functions, supervising team members, and supporting financial operations across EMEA offices.

You’ll work closely with senior finance leadership to ensure compliance, accurate reporting, and smooth financial processes.

Key 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.
• Oversee cash requirements, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Act as main contact for auditors, bankers, and third‑party organizations (e.g., HMRC, tax advisors).
• Support annual budgeting and monthly closing procedures, investigating variances.
• Troubleshoot and resolve financial issues as needed.

What We're Looking For

• 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.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across all levels.
• Flexible, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Experience with Elite 3E preferred but not essential.

Education

• Secondary school education required; post‑secondary preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.