Accounts Assistant

Marks Sattin Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable client in the legal industry is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their team in London. This exciting role is ideal for a junior finance professional with 2-3 years of experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency in MS Excel and Word. Responsibilities include preparing invoices, managing accounts payable, and supporting legal professionals with ad-hoc accounting tasks. This position offers a chance to grow within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in a similar role, ideally in the legal sector.
• Strong organisational and communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Word is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review client invoices.
• Post client-related search fees.
• Check and code accounts payable invoices.
• Manage intercompany recharge invoices, including balance agreements.
• Assemble receipts and coding for corporate credit card statements.
• Produce weekly and monthly timekeeper reports.
• Handle ad-hoc accounting tasks to support lawyers.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

MS Excel proficiency

MS Word proficiency

Ability to work under pressure

Self-motivated

Proactive

Adaptable

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Our reputable client in the legal industry are looking for a new Accounts Assistant to join their growing team in London. This is an exciting opportunity for a junior finance professional to join a growing team and expand their knowledge and understanding of essential financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review client invoices
• Post client-related search fees
• Check and code accounts payable invoices
• Manage intercompany recharge invoices (payable & receivable), including balance agreements and settlements
• Assemble receipts, narratives, and coding for corporate credit card statements
• Produce weekly and monthly timekeeper reports
• Handle ad-hoc accounting tasks to support lawyers and senior finance leaders

What We're Looking For

• 2-3 years' experience in a similar role (legal sector experience a bonus)
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Word
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable

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