Senior Accounts Assistant

Main Duties:

• Accurate and timely processing of supplier/purchase invoices
• Conduct regular office account reconciliations and resolve outstanding items
• Resolve invoice and payment queries
• Maintain the integrity of the office ledger, making necessary adjustments to ensure compliance with firm policy and regulatory requirements (SRA & Accounting standards)
• Administer staff expenses
• Support the Head of Finance with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting
• Ensure compliance with SRA Accounts Rules
• Flag any potential breaches of SAR to the Head of Finance
• Answer incoming enquiries and queries from colleagues
• Review and manage aged debt
• Provide client ledger cover as needed
• Provide holiday cover for Accounts team colleagues
• Manage Legal Aid payments accurately and timely
• Ensure the office ledger is accurately maintained
• Support timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end processes
• Ensure all work adheres to internal policy and regulatory requirements
• Cover tasks for Accounts colleagues as needed

Skills Required:

• Experience in a legal finance role, including legal aid payments
• Current knowledge of SAR Accounts Rules and AML compliance
• Familiarity with legal case management systems
• Significant experience in an accounts-based role within a law firm
• Ideally ILFM or AAT qualified, or equivalent experience
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage a high volume of transactions
• Proficiency in Excel
• Working knowledge of accounting software (Xero is an advantage)
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to interact with clients and colleagues efficiently and professionally
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team as well as independently

Benefits:

• Salary starting from £32,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Pension scheme
• Health and well-being programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric car scheme