Accounts Assistant

Tate; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique legal firm in South London is seeking an experienced Account Assistant. The role focuses on credit control, invoicing, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have solid credit control experience, attention to detail, and good communication skills. This is a hybrid position with 3 days in the office and offers a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in credit control.
• Good understanding of Accounts Receivables & Accounts Payable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and carry out the credit control process.
• Assist with invoicing and financial reporting.
• Oversee quarterly and yearly audits.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Methodical Approach

Tools

Excel

Job description

Hybrid Role: 3 days in the office, salary range £35,000-£40,000

Location: South London

Our client, a family-run boutique legal firm, is seeking an experienced Account Assistant. The primary focus of this role will be credit control, invoicing, and financial reporting. You will work closely with the company's bookkeeper to ensure meticulous handling of all accounting responsibilities.

We are looking for a candidate who is collaborative, forward-thinking, system-savvy, and capable of introducing new ideas or improving processes.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Manage and execute the credit control process, including drafting reports and engaging with supervising lawyers.
2. Assist with invoicing, including creating timesheets, drafting invoices, and covering emails.
3. Contribute to the firm's cyclical financial reporting.
4. Manage the firm's exposure reporting and follow-up actions.
5. Process client payments.
6. Enter transactions onto client ledgers.
7. Oversee quarterly and annual audits.
8. Perform any other activities reasonably within this role.

Candidate Requirements:

• Solid experience in credit control.
• Good understanding of Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Methodical approach.
• Excellent communication skills and professionalism.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with bespoke systems.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a highly professional, successful, down-to-earth, and friendly law practice that values staff development and encourages adding value to your daily role.

Please note: This advert remains open until the position is filled. Early applications are encouraged as interviews will be conducted throughout the posting period.

Tate acts as an Employment Business for this vacancy.

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