Junior Accounts Assistant

3 days ago

Toronto, Canada Career Legal Full-time €41,000 - €52,000 Contract
ThiscorporatelawfirmisoneofthebestfirmsinLondon.
Theyattractclientsthatincludessomeoftheworldsmostsuccessfulbusinessesandwell-knownhighnetworthindividuals.
Theycurrentlyhavearound400feeearningstaff. TheyarenowlookingtohireAccountsAssistant.
Thesuccessfulcandidatewillprovidesupporttothefinancialcontrollerandfinanceteamtoensurethatthedutiesofthefinancedepartmentarecarriedoutinatimelyandefficientmann Responsibilities
- Reviewing and processing supplier invoices (considering budget & VAT);
- Compiling weekly payment runs.
- Resolving internal and external queries regarding payments.
- Upload and reconciliation of cost uploads.
- Posting of disbursements.
- Chasing for client matter numbers and approval.
- Regularlycommunicatingwithaccountspayableteam.
- Running and circulating of weekly and monthly reports.
- Analysingexpenditurefortaxablebenefits.
- WeeklyupdatesonworkprogresstotheOfficeaccounting&managementaccountingsupportmanagerinteammeetings. CandidateProfile
- Therightcandidatewillhavethreetofiveyearspreviousexperienceofworkinginaccountsinaprofessionalservicesenvironment
- Experienceoflegalsystemsisdesirable.
GoodkeyboardskillsandcompetenceinWord,ExcelandOutlookarerequired.
- They must be able to demonstrate high levels of drive, determination, and focus.
- Theymustpossesstheabilitytofollowinstructionandbeabletoworkandcommunicatewithsuppliersandcolleaguesatalllevels.
- It is essential that the candidate have an eye for detail and the ability to act positively, creatively, and intuitively when presented with challenges.
- The job holder is expected to work within the established SRA rules and departmental procedures.
- Thereisahighvolumeofworktoprocess,andthejobholderwillbeexpectedtoprioritiseandusetheirinitiativeandcommercialsensetoensurethatqueriesareresolvedefficientlyandeffectively. ImportantNotice ItisCareerLegal’spolicy,asamatterofcourtesy,torespondtoallapplicationswithinthreeworkingdays.
However,becauseofthevolumeofapplications,wearesometimesunabletorespondtoindividualcandidates.
Ifwehavenotcon Career Legal is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.