Assistant Accountant

Zhong Lun Law Firm LLP; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Zhong Lun Law Firm LLP in Hong Kong is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our finance team. You will review client bills, handle client monies, reconcile ledgers, and support audits and tax filing.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance, 2 years in a law firm, and strong knowledge of Solicitors’ Accounts Rules, with proficiency in Excel and Word, and fluent English and Mandarin.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• At least 2 years of working experience in law firms.
• Strong understanding of the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and Word.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify accuracy of bills issued in compliance with the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules.
• Handle client monies and processing transactions in compliance with the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules.
• Monitor and update ledger records and bank transactions in a timely manner.
• Communicate transaction status effectively with colleagues.
• Review cashflow and perform regular bank reconciliations and maintain accurate ledgers.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and support other Finance team members.

Skills

English

Mandarin

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Law firm accounting experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an assistant accountant to join our team.We invite seasoned talents with the following qualifications to join our firm:

Review and verify accuracy of bills prepared by secretaries and ensure that all bills issued in compliance with the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules

Handle client monies and processing transactions in compliance with the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules

Monitor and handle bank payment and receipt transactions and update ledger records accordingly on a timely basis

Effective communication with colleagues regarding transactions status

Proactively review and monitor cashflow and perform regular office/client accounts bank reconciliations and maintain accurate ledger records

Prepare the bank reconciliation

Provide backup support to other Finance team members

Assist with ad-hoc requests and queries from Partners, Fee earners and management team

Arrange for annual audit and tax filing with auditors

Liaise with banks as and when required

The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / Finance / any other related disciplines

At least 2 years of working experience in law firms

Strong understanding of the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and Word

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Mandarin is required

High level of attention to detail and accuracy

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Unlock job insights

Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years of bookkeeping experience do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as an assistant accountant?
• Do you have experience using QuickBooks?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Hong Kong?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as an accountant?
• How many years of taxation experience do you have?
• Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?

Zhong Lun Law Firm is an international full-service Chinese law firm with over 240 partners and over 1,200 professionals working in fourteen offices in China, Hong Kong, Tokyo, London, New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco.

The Hong Kong office of Zhong Lun is a well-established practice with over 30 years of experience serving a broad range of clients, ranging from large multinational corporations, state‑owned enterprises, domestic corporations, financial institutions and private clients. Our legal services include corporate and individual tax advisory and compliance; private wealth and succession planning; capital markets and M&A; corporate commercial; employment; intellectual property; litigation and dispute resolution; migration practice; real estate; securities regulatory and enforcement; and philanthropy.

Zhong Lun Law Firm is an international full-service Chinese law firm with over 240 partners and over 1,200 professionals working in fourteen offices in China, Hong Kong, Tokyo, London, New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco.

The Hong Kong office of Zhong Lun is a well‑established practice with over 30 years of experience serving a broad range of clients, ranging from large multinational corporations, state‑owned enterprises, domestic corporations, financial institutions and private clients. Our legal services include corporate and individual tax advisory and compliance; private wealth and succession planning; capital markets and M&A; corporate commercial; employment; intellectual property; litigation and dispute resolution; migration practice; real estate; securities regulatory and enforcement; and philanthropy.

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