Senior Accounts Assistant

Senior Accounts Assistant - London

Exciting Opportunity : Senior Accounts Assistant

Location: London City

Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time + Hybrid

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 DOE

Join a leading firm in the legal sector that specialises in intellectual property! My client is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Senior Accounts Assistant to support the finance team. If you have a passion for numbers and a knack for problem-solving, this role is perfect for you!

About My Client : Their organisation prides itself on being a market leader in the field of intellectual property, with a strong reputation built on stability, expertise, and a diverse client base. They foster a supportive and collaborative culture, emphasising teamwork and individual initiative. Their commitment to work-life balance, competitive salary prospects, and professional development makes them a fantastic place to grow your career.

What You'll Do : Primarily reporting to the Accounts Lead with additional reporting lines into the management accounting team and the Financial Controller (depending on the tasks). Generally providing support to the finance function in the day-to-day processing and handling of accounts transactional matters. Please note that a sound understanding of double entry principles and familiarity of working with a document management system are pre-requisites for this role.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting sales ledger services in the following activities, on a rotational basis:

- Processing cash receipts and attending to allocation of cash to sales invoices on a rotational basis

- Performing bank reconciliations on our finance system on a rotational basis

- Maintaining the cash collections spreadsheet and sending daily email notification to the Accounts Lead and sending the cash collections pie chart to the Accounts Lead and Head of Finance on a rotational basis

• Supporting maintenance of the firm's deposit accounts in the following activities, on a rotational basis:

- Attending to the management of the electronic inbox relating to notification of deposit account deductions

- Attending to matching processes and processing of official fees charges as necessary

- Following up queries with fee earners and/or secretaries regarding the above

- Attending to write offs of official fees from Inprotech where necessary

- Preparing top up payment listings and arranging for payment of top ups

- Keeping the Management Accountants and Head of Finance briefed as to progress

• Supporting purchase ledger services in the following activities:

- Coding and processing of chargeable and non-chargeable invoices on the firm's accounting systems. Some processing will be in French so French language is a bonus but not required.

- Attending to a number of the firm's payment runs as directed

- Attending to activities in support of authorisation of manual cheques and electronic payments

- Providing support to team members in the reconciliation of supplier statements May 2025

- Attending to administrative duties including distribution of cheques by post, administration of banking instructions and filing of paperwork, mostly in soft copy format into our document management system

• Supporting accounts control procedures in the following activities:

- Attending to petty cash counts

- Attending to journal postings as directed by the Management Accountants or Head of Finance

- Supporting the Accounts Lead in the housekeeping of control accounts and other account reconciliations

OTHER DUTIES

• Work towards fully participating in the month end close process on a rotational basis with the Accounts Lead or Accounts Coordinator including end of day physical close and reporting (this may involve some late working)
• Assisting the Accounts Lead or other senior members of the Finance team with any other accounts or administrative duties as directed
• To provide cover in the absence of other members of the Finance team, where appropriate

What We're Looking For :

• AAT Level 2 qualification is essential.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent reconciliation and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage your own workload effectively.
• Strong communication skills to liaise confidently with colleagues and Fee Earners.
• A flexible attitude and willingness to assist team members.
• Have a good eye for detail.

Why Join my client?

• Work in a collaborative environment with a focus on professional development.
• Enjoy a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a strong commitment to diversity and the environment.
• Be part of a caring employer that values work-life balance and offers flexible working options.

Ready to Apply? If you're enthusiastic about this opportunity and meet the qualifications, we'd love to hear from you! Join our dedicated finance team and contribute to our mission of delivering excellence in intellectual property services.

Apply today to embark on an exciting career! My client are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably skilled individuals.

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