Accounts Payable Specialist
| Posting date: | 30 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £29,000.00 to £30,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Hybrid |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH2 3ES |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Search Consultancy LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | Req/677733_1769771321 |
Summary
Search are supporting the recruitment of an Accounts Payable professional on an initial 6 month fixed-term basis with scope to turn permanent, based in Edinburgh with hybrid working.
If you're looking for an AP role where your accuracy matters, this is it. Instead of being another cog in a big finance machine, you'll be part of a tight, trusted team keeping a leading law firm running smoothly. High-volume transactions, fast turnaround, and plenty of ownership, this is a role where you'll see the impact of your work every day.
If you want a role where your precision and pace are genuinely valued, this is a great opportunity to step into a team that will trust you from day one.
What you'll do:
* Process a mix of firm and client invoices
* Handle employee & partner expense claims
* Manage and reconcile credit card & virtual card transactions
* Maintain vendor records and support risk compliance
* Prepare weekly BACS payment runs
* Reconcile supplier statements and resolve anomalies
* Upload internal recharges to the practice management system
* Keep Cashroom documentation tidy and audit-ready
* Support ad hoc finance tasks across the department
What you'll need:
* Experience in Accounts Payable or similar finance role
* Strong attention to detail and confidence handling volume
* Organised, reliable, and comfortable working at pace
* Clear communicator with a proactive mindset
What's in it for you:
* £28k-£30k salary
* Hybrid working - 2 days a week in the Edinburgh office
* Work with a respected law firm and a genuinely supportive AP team
* A role with variety, ownership, and visible impact
To apply or find out more, submit your application or contact fergus.wade@search.co.uk.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age