Junior Accounts Assistant

ThiscorporatelawfirmisoneofthebestfirmsinLondon.Theyattractclientsthatincludessomeoftheworldsmostsuccessfulbusinessesandwell-knownhighnetworthindividuals.Theycurrentlyhavearound400feeearningstaff.

TheyarenowlookingtohireAccountsAssistant.Thesuccessfulcandidatewillprovidesupporttothefinancialcontrollerandfinanceteamtoensurethatthedutiesofthefinancedepartmentarecarriedoutinatimelyandefficientmanner.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and processing supplier invoices (considering budget & VAT);
• Compiling weekly payment runs.
• Resolving internal and external queries regarding payments.
• Upload and reconciliation of cost uploads.
• Posting of disbursements.
• Chasing for client matter numbers and approval.
• Regularlycommunicatingwithaccountspayableteam.
• Running and circulating of weekly and monthly reports.
• Analysingexpenditurefortaxablebenefits.
• WeeklyupdatesonworkprogresstotheOfficeaccounting&managementaccountingsupportmanagerinteammeetings.

CandidateProfile

• Therightcandidatewillhavethreetofiveyearspreviousexperienceofworkinginaccountsinaprofessionalservicesenvironment
• Experienceoflegalsystemsisdesirable.GoodkeyboardskillsandcompetenceinWord,ExcelandOutlookarerequired.
• They must be able to demonstrate high levels of drive, determination, and focus.
• Theymustpossesstheabilitytofollowinstructionandbeabletoworkandcommunicatewithsuppliersandcolleaguesatalllevels.
• It is essential that the candidate have an eye for detail and the ability to act positively, creatively, and intuitively when presented with challenges.
• The job holder is expected to work within the established SRA rules and departmental procedures.
• Thereisahighvolumeofworktoprocess,andthejobholderwillbeexpectedtoprioritiseandusetheirinitiativeandcommercialsensetoensurethatqueriesareresolvedefficientlyandeffectively.

ImportantNotice

ItisCareerLegal’spolicy,asamatterofcourtesy,torespondtoallapplicationswithinthreeworkingdays.However,becauseofthevolumeofapplications,wearesometimesunabletorespondtoindividualcandidates.Ifwehavenotcontacted,youwithinthreeworkingdaysyourapplicationhasbeenunsuccessful,andyourdetailshavenotbeenretained.

Career Legal is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.