We are looking on behalf of our client for an Accounts Assistant
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Posting and allocating receipts and transfers to the respective client and office accounts.
- Supporting AML/KYC compliance on receipts, including screening with applicable third-party tools.
- Batching of payments and liaising with authorisers.
- Daily/monthly office and client account bank reconciliations.
- Using Excel spreadsheets, databases and Microsoft Office and the firm’s ERP system to record applicable data.
- Performing a four-eyes check of instructions for payments and receipts from professionals across the business.
- Raising queries and liaising with clients and staff accordingly via email, letter and phone as appropriate.
- Recommending improvements to processes and procedures in areas of efficiency, control and work quality.
- Supporting external auditors and client account reporting accountants with audit requests.
- Maintaining accurate filing and audit trails.
Requirements:
- At least 5 GCSEs (A–C) or equivalent, to include Maths and English.
- Knowledge and experience of accounting principles and practices (e.g. reconciliation and balances, accounting computer systems and ledgers, coding structures, payroll procedures).
- Experience of Elite 3e or equivalent legal practice management system would be an advantage.
- Awareness of client money handling and anti-money laundering obligations in a regulated professional services environment
- Commitment to continuing professional development.
