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Form of workEventus Recruitment are seeking an Accounts Assistant for a law firm based in Solihull, West Midlands. Currently, the law firm are expanding their accounts team to support the Finance Manager. You will ideally have at least 1 year’s similar experience within a law firm and will benefit from 33 days holiday including bank holidays.Role ResponsibilitiesThe incoming Accounts Assistant will maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including compliance with regulatory bodies and in accordance with Solicitors Account Rules. Key tasks including:* To support the operation of the firm’s accounting system.* To ensure that all banking is done daily as directed.* To assist in producing and managing various reconciliations, ensuring all are completed on time.* To ensure the postings to the accounts system and case management system are completed daily.* To raise private client invoices.* To produce client to office transfer paperwork.* To raise various Legal Aid invoices and assist in processing monthly billing submissions.* To execute Telegraphic Transfers.* To ensure that all purchase invoices are dealt with in a timely manner.* To deal directly with clients when receiving payment by card.* To ensure that all closed accounts are authorised and that nil balances are achieved before archiving.* To assist in archiving files.* To support the operation of the department’s credit control system.* To manage own work allocation, productivity, and quality of work with minimum supervision.* To update various Excel spreadsheets regarding billing and reporting.Person SpecificationThe successful Accounts Assistant will have previous Legal accounts experience as well as strong Microsoft Excel & Outlook experience:* Organisational skills and the ability to multitask.* Working knowledge of the accounting principles, Solicitors Accounts Rules would be beneficial.* Purchase and Sales ledger experience.* Reconciliation experience and good computer skills are essential.* Attention to detail is essential.Benefits and RewardsThe incoming Accounts Assistant will benefit from working in a supportive and friendly environment with benefits that include:* 33 days holidays plus Bank holidays.* Pension.* Onsite/local parking* CPD contributions* Development opportunitiesAbout the CompanyA modern and dynamic law firm that embrace the latest technology and cutting-edge practices in their strive for excellence. They pride themselves on thorough and robust defence case preparation, working hard to formulate novel points to enable to articulate powerful and compelling submissions on behalf of those they represent. Now looking to expand their accounts department and grow their role within the firm
