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.
Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For over thirty years we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest vacancies.
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