Accounts Payable Officer

Accounts Payable Officer

Location: London / Hybrid (minimum 60% office attendance)

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum

About The Client

They are a global law firm with a strong presence across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. Our team of over 700 professionals takes a progressive approach to solving complex issues in industries such as construction, aviation, shipping, insurance, commodities, and energy. They pride themselves on being entrepreneurial, creative, and collaborative, delivering pragmatic and innovative solutions to their clients.

The Role

My client is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join the Finance Operations team based in London. This team is responsible for managing day-to-day financial transactions and controls across international offices. You will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, employee expenses, and payment requests while maintaining compliance with internal policies, VAT regulations, and professional services accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Process employee expense claims and supplier invoices using Chrome River Emburse and Elite 3E.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls, VAT regulations, and fraud prevention procedures.
• Prepare and support weekly and monthly payment runs.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Finance, Business Services, and other teams to deliver a high-quality accounts payable service.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable processes and operational efficiency.

About You

• Minimum of 1 year of legal accounts experience.
• Strong understanding of purchase ledger, cash book, and accounts payable processes.
• Knowledge of UK VAT legislation and SRA Accounts Rules.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.
• Experience with Chrome River Emburse and Elite 3E systems is highly desirable.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills with a strong customer service approach.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and meet the requirements of this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application and for more information, please contact Clare Keniry on 0207 419 8939 or

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.