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JM Legal Ltd
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London, Greater London
Accounts Assistant - US Law Firm
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Salary: £25,000 per annum |
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Overview
Accounts Assistant - US Law Firm A new role has arisen working for a US law firm in Central London. This exciting law practice are currently seeking an Accounts Assistant to join them on an initial 9 month FTC, working in a team of 3, this is a busy role requiring a candidate with at least 1 years experience gained in another Accounts based role. Legal experience would be beneficial however, this is not essential. Candidates available for an immediate start would be ideal but applicants with notice periods will also be considered. The successful Accounts Assistant will be joining a fast-paced, highly regarded US law firm with a reputation for outstanding client service. This firm consider themselves to be "people centric" and this ethos is applied to both their clients and employees alike. This US law firm also have a reputation for extending or making employee's on fixed term contracts permanent if they are performing well, so please view this as an opportunity that could well last longer than the initial length of FTC advertised The successful Accounts Assistant will be working hours of 9:30am until 5:30pm, Monday to Friday and will be expected to undertake the following responsibilities: - To open and sort the accounts team's post. - To distribute invoices to the relevant budget holders and ensure they are coded and authorised correctly, in line with office and firm policy. - To input invoices into the purchase ledger system and ensure they are paid promptly within supplier timeframes. - To proactively offer assistance to fellow Accounts Payable Assistant, Accounts Payable Coordinator and Assistant Finance Manager in reconciling large supplier accounts, including Get Taxi, the firms in-house catering provider and online food delivery company etc. - To assist with weekly supplier payment runs and any ad hoc urgent payments. - To handle foreign payments, post direct debits and prepare petty cash payments. - To prepare PSA schedules in respect of evening meals and late night taxis. - To make disbursement payments to ensure compliance with Solicitors' Accounts Rules. - To check and process lawyer and staff expenses claims, ensuring compliance with authorisation requirements and office / firm policy. - To act as a point of contact within the Accounts team by dealing with internal and external queries by phone and email. - To ensure that all accounts payable documentation is scanned, filed and / or archived as appropriate. - To assist with other ad hoc duties in relation to office expenditure as and when required. Accounts Assistant - US Law Firm Please only apply if you possess ALL of the experience as listed above. This is criteria set by our client, and candidate who do not have the required experience will not be considered for this position. JM Legal are one of London's most prominent legal recruitment specialists due to their unparalleled service standards to both clients and candidates over 25 years. Our experienced consultants combine exceptional levels of customer service with detailed market knowledge and a client base that encompasses the vast majority of law practices in London and the Home Counties.