Accounts & Payroll Coordinator

Ambition; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An international law firm in London is seeking an Accounting Coordinator to support payroll and finance functions. Responsibilities include administering payroll, assisting with VAT submissions, and managing invoices. Ideal candidates will have strong organisational skills, payroll experience, and proficiency in MS Excel. Join a collaborative team and thrive in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Payroll experience is essential.
• Experience in law firm finance (minimum 2 years) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Administer London payroll in collaboration with Finance and HR teams.
• Assist with monthly payroll journals for London, Luxembourg, and Singapore.
• Produce year-end payroll reports.
• Support VAT return submissions for multiple offices.
• Prepare manual journals for VAT adjustments.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal abilities

Attention to detail

Education

University degree preferred

Tools

MS Excel

Outlook

Aderant

ADP

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for payroll? This international law firm is looking for an Accounting Coordinator to support payroll and finance functions with a particular focus on payroll. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative team and contribute to a wide range of financial processes in a dynamic international environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll:

• Administer London payroll in collaboration with Finance and HR teams.
• Assist with monthly payroll journals for London, Luxembourg, and Singapore.
• Produce year-end payroll reports (e.g. P11Ds, PAYE Settlement Agreement).
• Submit monthly payments not handled by outsourced payroll providers (e.g. Childcare Vouchers, Give as You Earn).

Finance Operations:

• Support VAT return submissions for offices including Germany and Luxembourg.
• Prepare manual journals for VAT adjustments.
• Assist with data collection for annual tax submissions and support the tax team.
• Complete national statistics surveys and respond to audit requests.
• Manage ENRC invoice processing and scheduling via Basware.

Ad Hoc Tasks:

• Handle internal and external ad hoc requests.
• Proactively resolve issues and contribute to project work as needed.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and maintain confidentiality.
• High attention to detail and a methodical work style.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Outlook; familiarity with Aderant, ADP, Word, and PowerPoint is a plus.
• Payroll experience is essential.
• University degree preferred.
• Experience in law firm finance (minimum 2 years) is advantageous.

If you're ready to bring your payroll and finance expertise to a global setting and thrive in a fast-paced environment, then I'd to hear from you.

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