Accounts Assistant

Aldena Associates Ltd ,
Chesham, Buckinghamshire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £20,000 per annum

Overview

The successful candidate must have experience in using Xero. LEGAL CASHIER (Accounts Assistant) Responsible to: Finance Manager Person specification - Skills, knowledge and experience required: Knowledge of online banking Able to prioritise effectively & remain calm under pressure Accurate & shows attention to detail Enthusiastic & hard working with a positive attitude Excellent telephone manner & customer service Knowledge of MS Office including Excel (essential) Knowledge of LEAP AND XERO Accounts (desired but not essential) Good numeracy and computer literacy skills Strong team-working skills Practical skills : Ability to communicate clearly/effectively in English. Ability to deal sensitively with clients and other members of the firm. Ability to prioritise own workload. Experience in using the e-mail/the internet. Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines. Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently. Tasks Effective participation in departmental meetings Purchase Ledger Client Account Bank Reconciliation Credit Control Operate Chap's receipts and payments and bacs receipts Processing payments made using the firms Barclaycard machine Check, process and post bills Error Reporting Dealing with matter ledger queries Dealing with petty cash and dealing with requests for payment Assist with lawyer and secretary technical queries Any ad-hoc postings (such as Land Registry, search fees, time transfers, write-offs) Lawyer Checker / HMLR checks Carrying out any other reasonable tasks as might be required from time to time