£22K/yr to £25K/yr
England, United Kingdom
Permanent

Accounts Assistant

Posted by Zachary Daniels.

Accounts Assistant | Award-Winning Law Firm

Permanent | Part Time 21 hours per week

Either over 5 days 9.30 - 2.30 or WTF 9-5

Runcorn | Hybrid working

Great benefits & fantastic team to work in

Due to continued growth, this is a newly created role.Our client is an award-winning legal firm with 4 offices across the North.

This is a part time role with between 21-25 hours a week required which could either be 3 full days at 7 hours per day or 5 days at 5 hours a day which is flexible around how the hours look in practice.

General Responsibilities:

  • Daily banking and bank reconciliations.
  • BACS and CHAPS payments.
  • Facilitating inter-account transfers.
  • Process client payment.
  • Monitor bank accounts for incoming client funds and bank transfers.
  • Handling general queries from fee earners and auditors.
  • Process invoices (internal and purchase ledger) and check completion statements.
  • Ensuring compliance with SAR, money laundering and VAT regulation.
  • Assist with credit control duties when needed.
  • Preparation of weekly payment runs and dealing with suppliers as appropriate.
  • Processing of expenses and company credit card transactions.
  • Handling searches including HMLR / HMCTS / Companies house etc.
  • Resolving ledger queries and sundry transaction requests.
  • Assisting the finance manager with projects that may include client residual balances and routine accounts duties.

The role requires the following: -

  • Good understanding of Solicitors SRA Account Rules - preferred
  • Willingness to undertake additional training as required.
  • Demonstrate reliability, organisation and ability to work as part of a team.
  • Has a strong attention to detail and is able to work effectively under pressure.
  • This is a fast paced role and the ability to work under pressure, with accuracy is essential.
  • Being able to maintain confidentiality to our internal and external clients.

Desirable Skills:-

  • At least 2 year's legal cashier experience.
  • Experience working with Leap and Xero.
  • IT proficient, especially in MS Excel.

Benefits;

  • Supportive and friendly culture where people are placed before profit.
  • The firm is award winning and highly regarded.
  • Staff Rewards and recognition - offering discounts on leisure, shopping, and free services such as wellbeing, confidential counselling and support.
  • Individual and Team performance incentives
  • Discounted legal services for colleagues, friends and family.
  • Agile and flexible working.
  • Death in Service Benefit
  • 24/7 GP access for you and your immediate household.
  • Pension Plan
  • Up to 28 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
  • Salary for this role is£25,000 based on a full time position but note that this positionis 21-25 hours per week.

Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy.

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