Assistant Accountant

NACBA; London; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking an Accounts Assistant to manage payroll and core accounting operations within their finance team. This role offers remote working flexibility and requires experience in payroll for large teams, along with qualifications like AAT or ACCA. The successful candidate will support financial reporting, VAT returns, and collaborate with various teams to enhance workflows and streamline processes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in accounting roles, managing payroll for 100+ employees.
• Qualified (AAT Level 3/4, ACCA F1-F9 or equivalent).
• Experienced with cloud-based accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Run monthly payroll for 100+ employees, including commissions.
• Process supplier invoices and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate on revenue reconciliation and perform daily bank reconciliations.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Tech-savvy

Agile

Collaborative

Proactive

Education

AAT Level 3/4 or ACCA part-qualified

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Our client is a legal firm hiring for an Accounts Assistant in their finance team.

This is an attractice **Remote working** role.
Finance Team Opportunity: Accounts Assistant (Payroll & Operations)
The legal firm are looking for a qualified or part-qualified accountant to join their finance team and take ownership of core accounting operations, especially payroll and accounts payable.

Responsibilities of Accounts Assistant:

• Running monthly payroll for 100+ employees, including commission calculations, hourly wages, and temporary pay adjustments
• Processing supplier invoices, maintaining accurate records, and supporting payment runs
• Collaborating with the Client Banking team to reconcile revenue and accounts receivable
• Performing daily bank reconciliations
• Posting and approving journal entries for month-end and year-end close

Over time, your role will expand to include:

• Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and margin analysis
• Preparing quarterly VAT returns
• Producing internal reports and financial analysis
• Assisting with year-end financial statements and audits

Experience required of Accouts Asssitant:

• Experienced: You've managed payroll for 100+ employees and worked in similar accounting roles for at least 3 years
• Qualified: You're AAT Level 3/4, ACCA qualified or part-qualified (papers F1-F9), or have equivalent experience
• Tech-savvy: You're comfortable with cloud-based accounting systems like Xero or QuickBooks
• Detail-oriented: You spot errors others miss, but you focus on outcomes, not just process
• Agile: You can switch contexts quickly and work efficiently in a fast-moving, remote environment
• Collaborative: You're a team player who communicates clearly and contributes to improving systems and workflows
• Proactive: You bring ideas for automating and improving routine processes