Accounts Payable Specialist

About the role

Reed Accountancy is partnering with a well‑established firm in Leeds City Centre to hire an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist. Working full‑time in a hybrid model, you will join a busy finance team responsible for the end‑to‑end payables process.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end purchasing and expense processes.
• Process high volumes of supplier invoices and staff expense claims.
• Handle disbursements, ensuring client‑related costs are billed correctly.
• Run payment cycles, including BACS, cheque and inter‑bank payments, and perform reconciliations.
• Reconcile supplier statements and ensure compliance with SRA Accounts Rules.
• Liaise with fee earners and external suppliers to resolve queries and obtain approvals.

Required profile

• Previous experience in legal services (desirable).
• Basic knowledge of VAT.
• Excellent communication and initiative.
• Proven ability to work with alphanumeric data entry.
• Strong attention to detail and compliance awareness.

Required skills

• VAT knowledge
• Alphanumeric data entry

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days.
• Income protection and life assurance (4× base salary).
• Enhanced pension contribution.
• Cycle scheme, private medical cover, gym discounts.