Junior Accounts Assistant

Macfarlanes; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking a Junior Accounts Assistant to join their Finance team. This role involves managing invoices, payment runs, and resolving payment queries, while offering an opportunity for further qualifications in finance. The ideal candidate will have A-Level qualifications and prior office experience.

Qualifications

• Proactive, eager to learn, and able to communicate effectively.
• High-quality standards and adherence to SRA rules required.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing supplier invoices and expense requests.
• Preparing and coordinating weekly payment runs.
• Managing urgent daily payments and addressing queries.

Skills

Proactivity

Communication

Diligence

Education

A-Level qualifications or equivalent

Job description

Junior Accounts Assistant

We are recruiting a Junior Accounts Assistant to join our Finance department.

About Macfarlanes

We are a distinctive London-based law firm with a unique combination of services built and shaped around the needs of our clients. Our expertise, agility, and culture enable us to meet challenging demands and adapt to a changing world. We focus on recruiting, training, and building long-term careers for talented individuals from all backgrounds, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

The team

The Accounts Payable team is part of the broader Finance department, comprising two Accounts Assistants and a Junior Accounts Assistant. The team collaborates closely with the Cashier team, sharing responsibilities, and reporting directly to the Chief Cashier.

The role

The Accounts Payable team primarily handles purchase ledger invoices, expenses, and third-party disbursements. Responsibilities include:

1. Reviewing supplier invoices related to office costs and client recharges;
2. Reviewing expense requests;
3. Preparing and coordinating weekly payment runs;
4. Managing urgent daily payments as required;
5. Addressing and resolving payment queries from internal teams and external parties promptly;
6. Handling client disbursement transactions;
7. Requesting and processing VAT receipts;
8. Allocating received funds to settle invoices;
9. Ensuring queries are managed efficiently, escalated when necessary, and communicated clearly to the Chief Cashier.

This description covers the main duties but is not exhaustive. Duties may vary according to department needs.

The candidate

The ideal candidate should have A-Level qualifications or equivalent, with prior office experience. They must be proactive, eager to learn, and able to communicate effectively with suppliers and colleagues at all levels. Diligence, task prioritization, high-quality standards, and adherence to SRA rules and departmental procedures are essential. There is also an opportunity to pursue further finance qualifications.

Application screening

Employment offers are subject to pre-employment checks conducted by a third-party provider, including verification of qualifications, criminal records, and employment references. Checks require your consent, and employment is conditional on their successful completion.

Our commitment to inclusion

We prioritize inclusion and believe an inclusive culture fosters innovation and better solutions. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and characteristics, aiming to recruit the best candidates.

We may ask diversity questions during the application process to measure our progress. This data is anonymized. If you have questions about data use or need adjustments during the application or interview, please contact our recruitment team. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer interviews to suitable disabled applicants. To apply through this scheme, email [e-mail].