We are looking to recruit an experienced Accounts Assistant to join our Finance Team based at our Head Office in Walsall. This is a full time, office based role with the working hours being Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm.
You will need to have at least 2-3 years of experience undertaking this role within a Law Firm and have good working knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules.
Responsibilities
* Taking receipts from clients either on-site or over the telephone and issuing receipts.
* Checking HSBCnet for payments received and allocating to the client ledgers.
* Preparing the daily banking and then taking it to the bank to pay in.
* Posting items to ledgers – receipts and payments.
* Completing weekly new matter reports to the Head of Departments with details of new matters opened for the previous week.
* Preparing Priority and BACS payments on HSBCnet.
* Processing cheque requests through our Case Management System.
* Preparing breakdowns of time and client ledgers in a format that can be sent out to the Clients.
* Checking completion statements, checking and processing clients’ invoices and checking then processing purchase ledger invoices and preparing the payment run.
* General covering of other team members’ duties in the event of absence.
* Any other tasks specified by the Finance Manager or Practice Director.
Attributes
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* Excellent IT skills with proficiency in Excel
* Able to clearly explain financial matters
* Attention to detail
* Ability to work as part of a small team
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
We can offer a supportive and collaborative working environment and benefits including your Birthday Day off.
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