Accounts Payable Specialist

About the role

The firm is a high‑achieving US‑based law practice located on Liverpool Street, seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage a range of accounting activities across its London, Paris and Hong Kong offices. You will work in a hybrid model, combining office collaboration with remote flexibility, and support both internal finance teams and external client relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Review, code and process vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with firm guidelines.
• Prepare and validate electronic payment files before processing.
• Allocate and post cash receipts to invoices and client ledgers across multiple offices.
• Process client account receipts, payments and interest in line with firm policy, AML requirements and Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Produce monthly client account balance reports for partners and annual balance reports for clients.
• Collaborate with Client Operations on accounts receivable and cost write‑offs.
• Liaise with clients' accounts payable teams, responding to accounting and financial queries.
• Maintain confidentiality, enforce internal controls and ensure compliance with SRA rules and firm policies.
• Support ad‑hoc finance projects and wider team initiatives.

Required profile

• 2‑3 years of accounts payable transactional experience or a legal cashiering role within a law firm.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with AML requirements and Solicitors Accounts Rules.

Required skills

• Aderant accounting software.
• Chrome River Invoice system.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

What we offer

• Salary up to £50,000 per year.
• Generous employee benefits including a monthly cash allowance.
• Hybrid working model (3 days office, 2 days remote).
• Free in‑office lunch once a week.
• City centre location with excellent transport links.