Legal Accounts Assistant

My client a successful law firm are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their busy accounts team within a professional services environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Assistant with strong purchase ledger experience, excellent organisational skills and the confidence to work closely with senior stakeholders, including Partners and fee earners.

The successful Accounts Assistant will support the smooth running of the accounts function through the accurate posting of overheads, disbursements, staff expenses and corporate credit card transactions, while ensuring invoices are processed and paid efficiently.

Day-to-day of the role

• Post overhead and disbursement invoices, including counsel fee notes, onto the finance system.
• Process staff expenses and corporate credit card postings accurately and in a timely manner.
• Manage the payment of invoices following correct approval and processing procedures.
• Support the purchase ledger function across office accounts, client ledgers and disbursements.
• Liaise with fee earners and members of the accounts team to resolve invoice and payment queries.
• Work closely with senior Partners and staff, providing a professional and efficient internal service.
• Assist with maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring all postings are completed with care.
• Prioritise workloads effectively to meet deadlines as volumes increase with business growth.
• Carry out additional duties as delegated by the Financial Controller.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in purchase ledger or a similar accounts role.
• Familiarity with client ledgers, disbursements and office accounts.
• Previous legal accounting experience desirable
• Experience using Elite 3 E would be advantageous.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other relevant IT systems.
• Strong numeracy skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Well organised, able to use initiative and manage your own workload effectively.
• Sound judgement and decision-making skills, with the ability to work within established processes.
• A positive, reliable and supportive team approach, with a strong work ethic and professional manner.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative accounts team
• Exposure to a varied finance role in a professional services environment
• Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders across the business
• 3 days in the office
• 9.30-5.30