Junior Accounts Assistant

JOB TITLE: Accounts Administrator

JOB SUMMARY:

The Accounts Administrator will be responsible for supporting the Accounts Department in ensuring the prompt and efficient processing of all transactions. This role requires contact with internal and external sources throughout the day.

Previous experience in finance is an advantage, but training will be given.

The role would suit an individual seeking a career path in Legal Accounting and offers a training package.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supporting the Accounts Department in ensuring the prompt and efficient processing of all transactions in accordance with internal control(s), the SRA Solicitors Accounts Rules and the Firm’s current AML Policy
• Contacting/liaising with internal and external sources throughout the day
• Assisting with the preparation of financial reports
• Assisting with the preparation of VAT returns
• Assisting with the preparation of annual accounts
• Assisting with the preparation of management accounts
• Assisting with the preparation of budgets and forecasts
• Assisting with the preparation of cash flow forecasts
• Assisting with the preparation of payroll
• Assisting with the preparation of pension contributions
• Assisting with the preparation of tax returns
• Assisting with the preparation of audit files
• Assisting with the preparation of client bills
• Assisting with the preparation of client ledgers
• Assisting with the preparation of bank reconciliations
• Assisting with the preparation of petty cash reconciliations
• Assisting with the preparation of credit card reconciliations
• Assisting with the preparation of supplier payments
• Assisting with the preparation of client payments
• Assisting with the preparation of ad hoc reports
  
  

REQUIREMENTS:

RequirementsWe are looking for someone who:

• Previous experience is an advantage, but training will be given
• Doesn’t use jargon with clients
• Is IT literate and confident in learning new processes
• Is consistently friendly and approachable
• Co-operates with colleagues from all teams
• Enjoys working as part of a team, helping and supporting others
• Has the ability to work calmly
  
  

Benefits

• Complimentary tea, coffee, squash, and filtered water
• Free fruit in kitchens
• Private healthcare policy
• Health cash plan for refunds on medical bills
• Life insurance payout of four times annual salary
• Annual paid sick allowance
• Flexitime available from day one for most staff
• Soft start time option
• Starting annual leave of 20 or 25 days
• Option to buy additional holiday
• Long service annual leave increases
• Birthday bonus day off
• Social and communication:
• Monthly firm-wide meetings
• Monthly prizes for referrals
• Quarterly special recognition awards
• Annual staff Christmas party
• Annual staff and family BBQ
• Monthly drinks allowance
• Active Social Committee organising events like bowling, quizzes, and karaoke
• Free or subsidised parking
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Christmas bonus for support staff
• Performance-related bonus
• Recruitment incentives
• Support for professional training, including funding and study time