Accounts Assistant 14-Month Mat. Cover FTC

Totum Partners; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An international law firm in Central London is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant for a 14-month FTC to assist with management accounts, financial analysis, and VAT. Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience in a similar role within a law firm, strong Excel skills, and a positive attitude. This position allows for flexible working, with 2 days a week from home.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be working in a law firm or other LLP.
• 1 year+ experience in a similar financial reporting role within an LLP environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Cost analysis and spend vs budget reporting.
• Assist with the production and submission of VAT returns.
• Provide assistance with partnership tax computations.
• Respond to General Ledger queries.
• Perform reconciliations.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Numeracy skills

Enthusiastic attitude

Job description

Totum Partners is working with an international Law firm who is seeking to hire an Accounts Assistant on a 14-month FTC to cover one of their members of staff on maternity leave. The role is centred around assisting with the production of management accounts, financial analysis and VAT.

Accounts Assistant

Based in Central London (2 days‑a‑week working from home)

Accounts Assistant Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Cost analysis and spend vs budget reporting
• Assist with the production and submission of VAT returns
• Provide assistance with partnership tax computations
• Respond to General Ledger queries
• Reconciliations

Accounts Assistant Experience:

• APPLICANTS MUST BE WORKING IN A LAW FIRM OR OTHER LLP
• 1 year+ experience working in a similar financial reporting role (within an LLP environment)
• Strong Excel and numeracy skills
• Enthusiastic attitude and willingness to learn