Senior Accounts Assistant

Davies Talent Solutions
London
Senior Accounts Assistant - HybridMy client, a leading professional services firm specializing in legal servcies is seeking a Senior Accounts Assistant to join its Finance team. With approximately 250 people across offices across three offices over the UK and Europe they are renowned globally for its stability, reputation, and expertise.They offer a supportive, open, and friendly partnership culture, with excellent opportunities for progression and developmetn. About the role: Reporting primarily to the Accounts Lead, and with additional reporting lines to the management accounting team and Financial Controller, you'll be instrumental in supporting our finance function. This involves managing the daily processing of transactional accounts. A solid grasp of double-entry principles and familiarity with document management systems are key for this role.Sales Ledger Activities:
  • Processing cash receipts and allocating them to sales invoices.
  • Conducting bank reconciliations.
  • Maintaining cash collection spreadsheets and sending out daily email notifications.
Deposit Accounts:
  • Managing the electronic inbox for deposit account deductions.
  • Matching and processing official fee charges as needed.
  • Following up on queries with fee earners and secretaries.
  • Handling official fee write-offs from our system when necessary.
  • Preparing top-up payment listings and arranging payments.
  • Keeping Management Accountants and the Head of Finance updated on progress.
Purchase Ledger Activities:
  • Coding and processing chargeable and non-chargeable invoices on our accounting systems (some French language processing may be involved, but isn't required).
  • Assisting with various payment runs as directed.
  • Supporting the authorisation of manual cheques and electronic payments.
  • Helping team members with supplier statement reconciliations.
  • Performing administrative duties, such as distributing cheques, managing banking instructions, and filing paperwork (mostly soft copy into our document management system).
Accounts Control Procedures:
  • Conducting petty cash counts.
  • Posting journals as instructed by Management Accountants or the Head of Finance.
  • Supporting the Accounts Lead in managing control accounts and other account reconciliations.
About you
  • AAT Level 2 qualification
  • Strong Excel skills
  • A keen eye for detail
  • The ability to work effectively under pressure
  • Excellent communication skills, comfortable liaising confidently with fee earners and all other firm members.
  • A flexible attitude and a willingness to help others in the department.
  • A desire to learn, share knowledge, and collaborate within a team.
Posted 2025-05-20

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