Accounts Assistant
other jobs Ryder Reid Legal Ltd
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- England,London,City of London
- Full Time, Permanent
- £40,000 - £42,000 per annum
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Accounts Assistant
London | Full-Service Law Firm | Hybrid Working (3:2)
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established Accounts team, ensuring the firm’s office and client accounts are managed in full compliance with SRA guidelines and internal financial controls.
You will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the firm’s finances, handling client and office transactions, supplier payments, credit card management, and wider finance administration.
Key Responsibilities
*Bank account monitoring - Reviewing office and client bank accounts daily
*Posting transactions - Ensuring all entries (standing orders, direct debits, client receipts) are posted promptly
*Partner notifications - Informing partners of fee and disbursement payments on their matters
*Invoice posting - Collating and posting nominal invoices
*Supplier payments - Paying supplier invoices accurately and on time
*Disbursement handling - Reviewing counsel and disbursement invoices and allocating them to the correct matters for month-end billing
*Credit card management - Managing business credit card transactions, reconciling statements and collecting receipts
*Office expenses - Processing office expenses and maintaining the petty cash system
*Client transfers - Preparing daily client-to-office transfers and paying disbursements as required
*Payment links - Generating online payment links and taking card payments over the phone
*P11D input - Inputting monthly P11D items
*Matter setup - Opening new client matters on the PMS
*Purchase ledger development - Supporting the creation and development of the purchase ledger
Skills & Requirements
*Relevant experience - Previous experience in a similar legal accounts or cashiering role
*System knowledge - Experience with a relevant legal finance system
*Interpersonal skills - Confident, assertive and able to build strong working relationships
*Technical proficiency - Good PC literacy, including case management systems and strong Excel capability
*SRA knowledge - Solid understanding of the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules
Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.
Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For over thirty years we’ve been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest vacancies.
Accounts Assistant
London | Full-Service Law Firm | Hybrid Working (3:2)
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established Accounts team, ensuring the firm’s office and client accounts are managed in full compliance with SRA guidelines and internal financial controls.
You will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the firm’s finances, handling client and office transactions, supplier payments, credit card management, and wider finance administration.
Key Responsibilities
*Bank account monitoring - Reviewing office and client bank accounts daily
*Posting transactions - Ensuring all entries (standing orders, direct debits, client receipts) are posted promptly
*Partner notifications - Informing partners of fee and disbursement payments on their matters
*Invoice posting - Collating and posting nominal invoices
*Supplier payments - Paying supplier invoices accurately and on time
*Disbursement handling - Reviewing counsel and disbursement invoices and allocating them to the correct matters for month-end billing
*Credit card management - Managing business credit card transactions, reconciling statements and collecting receipts
*Office expenses - Processing office expenses and maintaining the petty cash system
*Client transfers - Preparing daily client-to-office transfers and paying disbursements as required
*Payment links - Generating online payment links and taking card payments over the phone
*P11D input - Inputting monthly P11D items
*Matter setup - Opening new client matters on the PMS
*Purchase ledger development - Supporting the creation and development of the purchase ledger
Skills & Requirements
*Relevant experience - Previous experience in a similar legal accounts or cashiering role
*System knowledge - Experience with a relevant legal finance system
*Interpersonal skills - Confident, assertive and able to build strong working relationships
*Technical proficiency - Good PC literacy, including case management systems and strong Excel capability
*SRA knowledge - Solid understanding of the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules
Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.
Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For over thirty years we’ve been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest vacancies.
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Company Details:
Ryder Reid Legal Ltd
Company size: 20–49 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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