Accounts Receivable and Payable Specialist

Overview

Cambridge – £30,000‑£40,000 per annum, dependant on experience. Permanent, full‑time (optional 9‑day fortnight working pattern). Closing date 14th January 2026.

• Prepare and send invoices, tailoring to client instructions, consolidating invoicing and uploading to online billing systems.
• Include fee‑earner time and multi‑currency disbursements; direct clients and overseas agents.
• Client communication – manage instructions and queries to maintain strong relationships.
• Bill in sterling, euros and US dollars, using exchange rates for conversions.
• Process disbursement invoices: match, check and code invoices; query rejected invoices with suppliers.
• Set up new supplier accounts and maintain existing account details; reconcile supplier statements.
• File invoices electronically; perform bank reconciliations.
• Post payments onto client and supplier accounts; allocate unapplied cash.
• Conduct bank verifications for all suppliers; complete bank templates.
• Prepare and complete monthly payment runs; intercompany recharges.
• Perform credit control duties; keep client details and requirements updated with correct addresses, contacts, and references.
• Chase clients via the chasing cycle; manage larger client debt to ensure accounts are up to date, chased and reconciled accordingly.
• Monitor inboxes and perform other general admin duties.
• 25 % of the week will be devoted to working alongside the disbursements team to complete ad‑hoc tasks; opportunity to learn management accounts working closely with the finance manager.

• Minimum one year experience in a related finance role, with knowledge of credit control processes and debt collection.
• Understanding of the month‑end process for the finance team.
• Detail‑oriented, numerate and accurate.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills; able to develop great relationships with others.
• Keen, quick learner and able to use initiative.
• Clear, confident communication skills (written and verbal).
• Organised, methodical and efficient; able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong Excel skills.

Hybrid working policy: minimum requirement of two days in the office, encouraging people to work flexibly while delivering for clients. You may be expected to be based in the office full‑time during the first six months. Part‑time roles may also be considered.