Accounts Assistant

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable consultancy in London is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their growing legal team. The role offers an exciting opportunity for a junior finance professional to manage client invoices, intercompany charges, and support financial processes. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Excel and Word. This position promises a dynamic work environment and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in MS Excel

Proficiency in MS Word

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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