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Ambition Europe Limited
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London, Greater London
Accounts Assistant
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £21,000 per annum |
Overview
An international law firm are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their Finance team.This is a new role and my client is looking for someone who has a good understanding of accounting and experience working within the legal sector. This role will involve liaising all accounting team members and ensuring that they meet SRA compliance requirements. Key responsibilities: Coordinating daily payment runs Allocating, checking compliance and posting of incoming receipts into both the office and client account Recording cheques received into the business on central register and allocating accordingly Processing of client to office transfers Assisting with the production of the end of day receipts schedule for firm-wide distribution Processing cheque requests, printing, having these signed by authorised persons and distributing accordingly Entering Court Fees onto account system, as per weekly invoice Entering Land Registry and Search Flow invoices onto accounts system, as per daily invoices Coordinating internal post Photocopying, printing and scanning Maintenance of both hard copy and electronic filing systems Archiving Supporting the wider team with any additional duties, as and when required Key requirements: Strong academics including English Language and Maths at GCSE standard or equivalent Previous knowledge and skills gained in the legal sector or professional services environment Previous experience in using the accounting software Aderant is desirable Previous experience of a cashiering role in a legal environment, or prior experience in a Client role would be desirable Knowledge of the Solicitors Account Rules and Law Society Guidelines for cashiering practices (desirable) Excellent administration and organisational skills Ability to demonstrate their knowledge and expertise in their specialist area