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Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Accounts Assistant to join our finance team. The successful candidate will support daily financial operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in processing financial data. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your accounting skills within a dynamic and professional environment. The ideal applicant will have experience with various accounting software and a strong aptitude for data entry and financial administration.
Responsibilities (not exhaustive)
- assist with daily postings of office and client financial records, ensuring timely and accurate cashbook management and general ledger accuracy
- completing daily bank reconciliations for both client and office accounts
- daily preparation of online bank payments, (occasional) cheque raising
- daily allocation and reconciliation of payments – to include notifying staff of incoming funds, verify sources, and process receipts accordingly
- input matter-related financial transactions into LEAP system and ensure correct transfer to Xero
- assist in quarterly client interest calculation and processing
- input non-matter (nominal ledger) related transactions into Xero
- assist Accounts Supervisor and Practice Director with finance-related queries and resolve client financial queries
- invoicing and credit note issuance ensuring correct VAT treatment
- review ledgers to ensure any errors are picked up and corrected in a timely manner (allowing minimal review of accuracy pre accounts production)
- review debtor and creditor ledgers to ensure items are cleared as soon as possible
- ensure compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules (including AML related processes), reporting any breaches
- provide fee earners with ad hoc financial information regarding matters and debts
Experience
- proficient in online banking
- proficient in LEAP or other Legal Software
- proficient in Xero or other accounting software
- practical knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules and regulations
- Self-motivated and able to ensure day to day Cashiering and Bookkeeping duties are completed with supervision/support from colleagues
- effective communicator, adept at managing and resolving routine financial inquiries
Reports to
- Accounts Supervisor
- Finance Controller
Salary dependent upon experience
Pay: £16.00-£20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
Work Location: In person