Legal Finance Assistant — Study Support for ACCA/ACA

Ambition Europe Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition Europe Limited is recruiting for an entry-level finance role within a leading US law firm’s London and European operations. You will support accounting, compliance and reporting across multiple entities, with study support towards a professional accounting qualification.

You’ll work closely with the Assistant Accountant and Legal Cashier, handling journal entries, VAT, reconciliations and audit support while developing broad finance experience in a respected, global firm.

Qualifications

• Open to graduates with strong GCSE/A-Levels and a Russell Group degree.
• Interest in building a career in accounting and finance.
• Willingness to study towards ACA, ACCA or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail with high accuracy.
• Proactive, collaborative with good written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Process quarterly interest due on client accounts with accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with new accounting system implementations and user testing.
• Prepare journal entries across multi-entity books.
• Provide cover for Accounts Payable during peak periods.
• Assist with VAT returns and tax analyses.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and clear outstanding items.
• Complete monthly and quarterly ONS returns.
• Arrange client account payments and transfers under supervision.
• Prepare annual financial statements under UK accounting standards.
• Support statutory audits by collating documentation for auditors.
• Complete bank reconciliations for office and client accounts.
• Assist with SRA Accounts Rules audits.
• Support billing compliance with SRA requirements.
• Take on ad hoc duties as the team evolves.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn AI tools

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree (any)

Tools

Accounting software

Legal finance system

Excel

Job description

Ambition Europe Limited is recruiting for an entry-level finance role within a leading US law firm’s London and European operations. You will support accounting, compliance and reporting across multiple entities, with study support towards a professional accounting qualification.

You’ll work closely with the Assistant Accountant and Legal Cashier, handling journal entries, VAT, reconciliations and audit support while developing broad finance experience in a respected, global firm.