Accounts Assistant

SecsintheCity; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

SecsintheCity is recruiting an Accounts Assistant to join the finance team of a leading international law firm in City of London. The role covers exposure across Accounts Payable, expenses, reconciliations and general accounting, working with the Senior Accounts Assistant and wider Finance team.

This position is permanent, hybrid with 3 days in the office and 2 days at home, offering hands-on experience in a professional services environment and opportunities to develop within finance.

Qualifications

• 6-12 months' accounts experience within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong Excel and IT skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proactive, positive and confident working as part of a team.
• Keen to learn and develop within finance.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Accounts Payable and processing expenses
• Completing bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparing journals and assisting VAT returns
• Supporting client and office account payments
• Assisting with financial reporting and audit requirements
• Providing general support across the Finance team

Skills

Accounts experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Excel

Job description

Accounts Assistant Location: City of London Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum Contract: Permanent Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days home

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join the finance team of a highly regarded international law firm.

This varied role will provide exposure across Accounts Payable, expenses, reconciliations and general accounting, working closely with the Senior Accounts Assistant and wider Finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Accounts Payable function and processing expenses
• Completing bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparing accounting journals and assisting with VAT returns
• Supporting client and office account payments
• Assisting with financial reporting and audit requirements
• Providing general support across the Finance team

About You

• 6-12 months' accounts experience within a law firm or professional services environment
• Strong Excel and IT skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Proactive, positive and confident working as part of a team
• Keen to learn and develop within finance

An excellent opportunity for someone at the early stages of their accounts career looking to gain broader experience within a leading international professional services environment.