Accounts Clerk

HEUNG MASSIE & CLEMENT; Hong Kong; Presencial; HKD 420.000 - 620.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

HEUNG MASSIE & CLEMENT, located in Admiralty, Hong Kong, invites applications for a skilled accounting professional with law-firm experience. The role focuses on compliance with Solicitors’ Accounts Rules, client account reconciliation, cash flow monitoring, and precise ledger maintenance within a busy legal practice.

The candidate will manage client monies, oversee bank payments, and support auditors and tax advisers.

Formación

• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience gained in a law firm.
• Strong understanding of the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Prior exposure to legal billing, client account reconciliation.
• Strong knowledge of month-end closing and reconciliation processes.
• Familiarity with accounting software and strong MS Excel skills.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese, fluent Cantonese.

Responsabilidades

• Verify accuracy and compliance of bills prepared with the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules.
• Manage client monies and process transactions in line with legal standards.
• Oversee bank payments and receipts, updating ledger records promptly.
• Maintain clear communication with colleagues regarding transaction statuses.
• Proactively review and monitor cashflow and perform regular office/client accounts bank reconciliations and maintain accurate ledger records.
• Monitor and handle bank payment and receipt transactions and update ledger records accordingly on a timely basis.
• Assist with ad-hoc ledger maintenance and accounts payable/receivable tasks.
• Prepare accounting schedules, supporting documents, and ad-hoc finance reports as required.
• Assist in monthly management accounts, financial reports, and year-end closing.
• Handle day-to-day accounting operations including journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, and GL maintenance.

Herramientas

MS Excel

Accounting software

Descripción del empleo

We are a legal firm located in Admiralty. We are now inviting and seeking high calibre and capable member to join our firm.

Job responsibilities

• Verify accuracy and compliance of bills prepared with the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules
• Manage client monies and process transactions in line with legal standards
• Oversee bank payments and receipts, updating ledger records promptly
• Maintain clear communication with colleagues regarding transaction statuses
• Proactively review and monitor cashflow and perform regular office/client accounts bank reconciliations and maintain accurate ledger records
• Monitor and handle bank payment and receipt transactions and update ledger records accordingly on a timely basis
• Effective communication with colleagues regarding transactions status
• Assist with ad-hoc ledger maintenance
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, including preparation, checking, and issuance of invoices
• Monitor work-in-progress, client disbursements, and receivables, and follow up on outstanding balances where required
• Assist with bank reconciliations, cash flow tracking, and petty cash control.
• Maintain and reconcile client and office accounts in line with firm policies and applicable accounting rules
• Support external auditors and tax advisers during audit and tax filing processes.
• Prepare accounting schedules, supporting documents, and ad-hoc finance reports as required
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, financial reports, and year-end closing
• Handle day-to-day accounting operation, including journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, and general ledger maintenance
• Familiarity with accounting software and strong MS Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail, good organization skills, and the ability to handle multiple deadlines
• Experience with multi-currency transactions or audit support is an advantage
• Handle banking-related communications as needed
• Assist with ad-hoc requests and queries from Partners, Assistant Solicitors and the Office Manager
• Communicate with Office Manager regarding transaction statuses and updated billing figure
• Be a team player and perform other ad-hoc assignments and projects / functions as assigned by Office Manager

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience gained in a law firm
• Strong understanding of the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Prior exposure to legal billing, client account reconciliation
• Strong knowledge of month-end closing and reconciliation processes
• Familiarity with accounting software and strong MS Excel skills
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese, fluent Cantonese

Working Hours

5-day week from Monday to Friday

9:30 am to 6:00 pm (lunch hour from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm)

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Personal data collected will be used for our recruitment purposes only.