Senior Accounts Assistant

Davies Talent Solutions; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in London is seeking a Senior Accounts Assistant to join its Finance team. This full-time role involves managing daily accounts processing, conducting reconciliations, and supporting various ledger activities. The ideal candidate will possess an AAT Level 2 qualification and strong Excel skills, contributing to a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 2 qualification required.
• Strong Excel skills essential.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily processing of transactional accounts.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and maintain cash collection spreadsheets.
• Process chargeable and non-chargeable invoices.

Skills

Excel

Attention to Detail

Communication

Flexibility

Education

AAT Level 2 qualification

Job description

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Senior Accounts Assistant - Hybrid

My client, a leading professional services firm specializing in legal services, is seeking a Senior Accounts Assistant to join its Finance team. With approximately 250 staff across three offices in the UK and Europe, they are renowned globally for their stability, reputation, and expertise.

They offer a supportive, open, and friendly partnership culture, with excellent opportunities for progression and development.

About the role:

Reporting primarily to the Accounts Lead, with additional reporting lines to the management accounting team and Financial Controller, you'll support the finance function by managing the daily processing of transactional accounts. A solid understanding of double-entry principles and familiarity with document management systems are essential.

Sales Ledger Activities:

• Processing cash receipts and allocating them to sales invoices.
• Conducting bank reconciliations.
• Maintaining cash collection spreadsheets and sending out daily email notifications.

Deposit Accounts:

• Managing the electronic inbox for deposit account deductions.
• Matching and processing official fee charges as needed.
• Following up on queries with fee earners and secretaries.
• Handling official fee write-offs from our system when necessary.
• Preparing top-up payment listings and arranging payments.
• Updating Management Accountants and the Head of Finance on progress.

Purchase Ledger Activities:

• Coding and processing chargeable and non-chargeable invoices (some French language processing may be involved, but this isn't required).
• Assisting with various payment runs as directed.
• Supporting the authorization of manual cheques and electronic payments.
• Helping team members with supplier statement reconciliations.
• Performing administrative duties, such as distributing cheques, managing banking instructions, and filing paperwork (primarily soft copies into our document management system).

Accounts Control Procedures:

• Conducting petty cash counts.
• Posting journals as instructed by Management Accountants or the Head of Finance.
• Supporting the Accounts Lead in managing control accounts and other reconciliations.

About you:

• AAT Level 2 qualification
• Strong Excel skills
• A keen eye for detail
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable liaising confidently with fee earners and other firm members
• Flexible attitude and willingness to assist colleagues
• Desire to learn, share knowledge, and collaborate within a team

Seniority level:

• Associate

Employment type:

• Full-time

Job function:

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries:

• Accounting

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