Founded in 1767, our client is an ambitious City of London law firm known for advising public and privately-owned businesses, financial institutions and wealthy individuals across a range of industries and sectors.
With over 250 years of experience, they combine cutting-edge legal advice with a responsive, partner-led service and pride on the long-term relationships we build with our clients.
They provide high-value expertise in the areas of corporate and capital markets, banking and finance, private wealth, dispute resolution and residential and commercial real estate.
They are now looking for an Accounts Assistant, this role ensures the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, compliance with regulatory requirements, and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders. This role supports the finance department in maintaining efficient financial processes and assisting with audits, reconciliations, and reporting.
Responsibilities
- Process office and client accounts transactions and enter payments on the banking system.
- Post receipts and payments on the SOS system in line with SRA compliance.
- Identify and resolve unallocated receipts
- Posting of property Search Fees/Land Registry Fees
- Posting of Ad hoc Direct Debits.
- Bank verification of office and client payments
- Process disbursement requests and pay counsel fees.
- Handle Supplier and Professional Disbursement invoices within budget.
- Reconcile various bank accounts and statements on the SOS system.
- Prepare and review the Daily Bank Balances Report.
- Run the Office Credit Report and investigate discrepancies.
- Manage cheque processing and cancellation.
- Preparation of monthly aged creditors report
- Assist with banking relationships and liaise with partners.
- Respond to queries from fee earners, support staff, and external professionals.
- Conduct bank verification of office and client payments
- Assist with accounting system upgrade and migration projects
- Provide cover to the wider team during busy times or annual leave
- Carry out other ad hoc tasks and duties as and when required.
- Compile financial data for audit requests.
- Work with management accounts on reporting requests.
- Identify and implement system and process improvements with senior leadership.
- Ensure best practices in accounts payable and review procedures for efficiency.
Candidate Profile
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Professionalism and adaptability to workload demands.
- Competency in MS Excel & Word.
- Experience in a busy professional services finance environment.
Important Notice
It is Career Legal’s policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful, and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you.
Career Legal is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
