Hybrid Legal Accounts Assistant

Sheridans; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28.000 - 35.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sheridans, a leading London law firm, seeks an experienced accounts professional to join its finance team. The role covers client and office accounting, invoicing, VAT compliance and payments, with emphasis on accuracy and effective liaison with fee earners.

You will work in a collaborative environment within the accounts department, handling day-to-day tasks and supporting month-end processes. The role offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements in a busy legal setting.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in a legal or professional services setting with strong customer service and teamwork.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; Excel, VLOOKUP and pivot tables desirable.
• Methodical approach with a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to liaise with senior internal stakeholders.
• Customer service oriented with a professional, approachable manner.
• Ability to build relationships and influence colleagues at all levels.
• Organised, able to prioritise and multitask under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Flexible working hours during busy periods.
• Knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Basic accounting knowledge including nominals, prepayments and accruals.

Aufgaben

• Process receipts and payments on client and office accounts in line with the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Post purchase ledger invoices and process supplier payments.
• Post fee earner and staff expense reclaims.
• Manage petty cash and onboarding of new clients and matters.
• Finalize invoices and credit notes in the financial system; upload to client e-billing systems.
• Respond to queries on bills; liaise with Fee Earner or PA as needed.
• Support WIP write-offs and WIP-to-bill allocations.
• Upload multi-jurisdictional fee notes with correct VAT and currency treatment.
• Reconciling supplier statements and third-party payments.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations; monitor balances and breaches of rules.
• Assist with month-end/year-end procedures; VAT returns and audit prep.
• Provide general accounts team support and holiday cover.

Kenntnisse

Legal/Professional services experience

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Customer service orientation

Stakeholder engagement

Organisation & multitasking

Confidentiality

Flexibility

SRA rules knowledge

Accounting basics

Ausbildung

Mathematics A-level

Jobbeschreibung

Sheridans, a leading London law firm, seeks an experienced accounts professional to join its finance team. The role covers client and office accounting, invoicing, VAT compliance and payments, with emphasis on accuracy and effective liaison with fee earners.

You will work in a collaborative environment within the accounts department, handling day-to-day tasks and supporting month-end processes. The role offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements in a busy legal setting.