Junior Accounts Assistant

Ambition; City Of London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition is recruiting for an Accounts Payable position in London within a well-regarded silver circle law firm’s Finance function. The Accounts Payable team handles purchase ledger invoices, expenses and third-party disbursements, reporting into the Accounts Payable and Cashiers Manager.

The firm actively hires junior finance talent and develops them from the ground up, offering a challenging yet supportive culture.

Qualifications

• A-Level qualifications (or equivalent) and prior office experience.
• Proactive, keen to learn and able to communicate with suppliers at all levels.
• Diligent, well-organised and capable of managing competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and processing supplier invoices for office costs and client recharges.
• Reviewing and actioning expense requests.
• Preparing and coordinating weekly payment runs.
• Managing urgent daily payments as they arise.
• Responding to and resolving payment queries from internal colleagues and external parties.
• Requesting and processing VAT receipts where required.
• Allocating funds to settle the firm's invoices.
• Escalating and communicating queries clearly to the manager.

Skills

Communication with suppliers

Organised

Prioritisation

Proactive learning

Education

A-Level qualifications or equivalent

Job description

If you're looking to build a long-term career in finance within a firm that genuinely invests in its people, this could be exactly the right move.

Our client is a highly regarded silver circle law firm with a well-established Finance function. The Accounts Payable team sits within the broader Finance department, working closely alongside the Cashier team and reporting into the Accounts Payable and Cashiers Manager.

This is a firm with a strong track record of hiring junior finance talent and developing them from the ground up. They actively seek talented people from all backgrounds who want to build long-lasting, impactful careers, within a culture that is both challenging and genuinely supportive.

Whether you're currently working in law firm finance or in a finance role within professional services more broadly, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

What you'll be doing

The Accounts Payable team handles purchase ledger invoices, expenses and third-party disbursements. Day-to-day, you'll be involved across a varied workload including:

• Reviewing and processing supplier invoices covering both office costs and client recharges
• Reviewing and actioning expense requests
• Preparing and coordinating weekly payment runs
• Managing urgent daily payments as they arise
• Responding to and resolving payment queries from internal colleagues and external parties
• Requesting and processing VAT receipts where required
• Allocating funds received into the office account to settle the firm's invoices
• Ensuring all queries are handled efficiently, escalated appropriately, and communicated clearly to the relevant manager

Please note: this list covers the core responsibilities but is not exhaustive. The scope of the role may evolve over time in line with business needs.

Working pattern

During your first six months, you may be asked to attend the office four days per week to support your onboarding, training and team integration. This can be reviewed by your line manager based on your progress and the needs of the team.

Location

London

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone with A-Level qualifications (or an equivalent standard) and prior experience in an office environment. You'll be proactive, keen to learn, and comfortable communicating with suppliers and colleagues at all levels. Given the volume of work, you'll need to be diligent, well-organised, and confident managing competing priorities while maintaining high quality standards.

In terms of background, our client is open to candidates who have:

• Up to 18 months of experience in a law firm finance or accounts payable function, or
• A background in finance or accounts within a professional services environment (e.g. accountancy, consultancy, financial services)
• Familiarity with SRA rules or legal finance processes
• Exposure to purchase ledger or accounts payable workflows
• An interest in pursuing further finance qualifications (supported by the firm)