Accounts Assistant

REED are exclusively recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to work within a supportive Accounts Department team based in a well established Legal Firm in North Dorset. This is an exciting position which would suit a candidate looking for a full time permanent role, offering a fantastic benefits package and the opportunity to develop (with training etc). Please see below further details: Key Responsibilities To support the operation of the firms accounting system. To check the firm’s electronic bank account and process all daily transactions including S/O’s, D/D’s, BACS, receipts etc To complete the daily bank reconciliations To check completion statements To process CHAPS payments To prepare and action foreign bank transfers To check and process client bills To carry out daily client to office transfers to assist cashflow To deal directly with clients personally for cash, cheque and card payments To manage petty cash procedures across all offices ensuring they balance To assist with clearing residual client balances To complete the daily banking and production of cheques To stop cheques at the bank and S/O’s and D/D’s To post online searches To cover for posting invoices and payment of suppliers Personal To keep confidential all client information To be positive and helpful with colleagues, clients and professional contacts of the firm To assist other departments and colleagues within the firm as requested To adhere to and familiarise themselves with the firm’s terms and conditions Other Duties To appreciate the flexibility in the role is paramount To work on own initiative To attend and work at other offices if required To provide support for the marketing and promotional activities of the department and firm Person Specification A minimum of 2 years experience in an accounts team, ideally with clear higher level responsibilities Well organised and High attention to detail Flexible attitude Ability to work on own initiative BENEFITS : Health Cash Plan 25 Days annual leave plus Bank Holidays FREE Parking Career Progression and Development Please let me know if you would be interested in the above role or would like further details.