Accounts Assistant

4 weeks ago


Leeds, United Kingdom Ceres Recruitment Full time

I am currently seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a well known law firm based in central Leeds. Working as part of their finance team you will be responsible for assisting with the processing of all cashiering functions ensuring smooth running and compliance with the SRA Account Rules and the firms own accounting and risk management procedures.

The successful applicant will be an experienced in Purchase Ledger with an Accounts background.

Duties will include:
Prioritisation of work according to deadlines/service levels

Ensure excellent communication skills are used when dealing with internal and external clients

Ensure compliance with SAR, VAT and AML regulations

Adherence to Cyber Security measures with vigilance at all times

Understanding and adherence to internal policies and procedures

Daily checking of audit trails, trial balance and practice generated reports to ensure SAR compliance

Daily reconciliation of client and office bank accounts ensuring any corrections are carried out immediately

Monitoring and allocating electronic receipts

Processing electronic payments on banking software within deadlines

Daily banking of client and office receipts

Daily processing of client and office cheque payments

Checking and processing client matter bills ensuring SAR and VAT compliance at all times

Opening and administration of Deposit accounts

Distribution and reconciliation of petty cash ensuring adherence to practice policies

Posting Standing Order / Direct Debit transactions

Transfer of funds between bank accounts

Application of client interest

Allocation of funds received from LAA

Processing firms expenditure

Liaising with bank and software providers over day to day issues

Checking and processing supplier invoices/credit notes on purchase ledger system and effecting weekly and monthly payment runs

Allocation of expenditure on company credit cards

Dealing with supplier queries and reconciliation of supplier accounts

Dealing with helpdesk and day to day routine queries in line with service levels

Production of ad-hoc reports on request

Attend and participate in regular team meeting

Filing in accordance with the team’s filing system

Maintenance and storage of accounting records

Training and supporting new members of finance team

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £20,000.00-£24,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Work from home

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends



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