Accounts Assistant

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