Are you a detail-oriented professional looking for your next challenge? Our client is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support their daily legal cashiering operations. This role offers the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of Solicitors Regulation Authority Accounting Regulations and AML legislation, with the goal of fully supporting and mirroring the Senior Financial Controller.
Key Responsibilities:
- Transaction Processing: Handle transactions, including incoming funds and outgoing payments, through various financial mechanisms.
- Client Receipts and Payments: Prepare and process client receipts and electronic payments.
- Conveyancing Packs: Check and post high-value conveyancing completion packs.
- Petty Cash Management: Maintain the petty cash box.
- Credit Card Reconciliation: Post and reconcile credit card transactions.
- Financial Adjustments: Assist with write-offs, disbursements, and credit note requests.
- Supplier and Expense Processing: Process supplier invoices and payments, as well as expense claims.
- Compliance Monitoring: Identify and report any suspected account breaches or unauthorized activities to the Accounts Manager.
- Invoice Posting: Post nominal invoices onto Liberate Purchase Ledger and generate monthly payment lists for suppliers.
- Software Proficiency: Utilize legal accounting software effectively.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Understand solicitors' accounts rules, AML regulations, and banking processes.
- Account Maintenance: Maintain client and office accounts.
- Legal Aid Billing: Knowledge of legal aid billing and submissions is an advantage.
Skills and Attributes:
- Attention to Detail: Critical attention to detail is essential.
- Continuous Learning: Ambition and a desire for continual learning and development.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Integrity: Honesty and integrity in all dealings.
- Teamwork: Ability to work well within a team.
What We Offer:
- A friendly office environment with over 60 employees.
- Competitive salary based on experience and abilities.
- Working hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday.
- Holiday entitlement: 4 weeks paid holiday (exclusive of Bank Holidays), with an additional paid Christmas shutdown.
- Overtime: Not typically required, but flexibility may be needed during busy periods.
- On-site parking available through an external supplier (contract secured upon request).
- Convenient location: One stop from Liverpool on Merseyrail.
If you are ready to take on this role and grow with our client's team, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to join a dynamic and supportive work environment.