Accounts Assistant

Get-Recruited (UK) Ltd • Permanent • Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, England, United Kingdom • £30k - £35k / year • 1d ago

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

CHESTER

£30,000 to £35,000 + BENEFITS

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We're exclusively partnering with a well-established and growing legal firm who are looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to support the day-to-day running of the finance department.

Working closely with the Head of Accounts and Legal Cashier, this is a great opportunity for someone with previous accounts or finance administration experience who is looking to develop their career within a professional services environment.

The successful candidate will support a broad range of finance duties including client and office account transactions, payroll support, reconciliations, billing, and month-end processes, whilst ensuring compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and legal accounting procedures.

THE ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT ROLE:

Reporting to the Head of Accounts, supporting the day-to-day running of the accounts department alongside the Legal Cashier
Assisting with processing client and office account transactions in line with SRA Accounts Rules
Processing payroll and supporting monthly salary administration
Posting and reconciling purchase invoices, supplier payments, and staff expenses
Supporting bank reconciliations and ensuring the bank matches the system
Assisting with client billing, credit control, and allocation of receipts
Preparing payment runs and processing electronic transfers where required
Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring all transactions are recorded correctly
Assisting with month-end procedures and reporting requirements
Liaising with fee earners and internal departments regarding account queries
Supporting the Head of Accounts with ad hoc finance and administrative duties
Ensuring confidentiality and compliance with legal accounting procedures at all times
Assisting with both month-end and year-end accounts

THE PERSON:

Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Assistant Accountant or Legal Accounts Assistant, or similar
Experience working within a legal or professional services environment would be advantageous
Knowledge or exposure to SRA Accounts Rules would be beneficial, but not essential
Confident processing invoices, reconciliations, payments, and general finance administration
Experience supporting payroll administration would be an advantage
Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills
Good communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with internal stakeholders
Competent IT skills including MS Excel and finance systems
A reliable and trustworthy individual who can handle confidential information appropriately

TO APPLY:

Please send your CV for the Accounts Assistant role via the advert for immediate consideration.

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