Our client is a legal firm hiring for an Accounts Assistant in their finance team.
This is an attractice **Remote working** role.
Finance Team Opportunity: Accounts Assistant (Payroll & Operations)
The legal firm are looking for a qualified or part-qualified accountant to join their finance team and take ownership of core accounting operations, especially payroll and accounts payable.
Responsibilities of Accounts Assistant:
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Running monthly payroll for 100+ employees, including commission calculations, hourly wages, and temporary pay adjustments
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Processing supplier invoices, maintaining accurate records, and supporting payment runs
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Collaborating with the Client Banking team to reconcile revenue and accounts receivable
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Performing daily bank reconciliations
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Posting and approving journal entries for month-end and year-end close
Over time, your role will expand to include:
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Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and margin analysis
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Preparing quarterly VAT returns
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Producing internal reports and financial analysis
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Assisting with year-end financial statements and audits
Experience required of Accouts Asssitant:
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Experienced: You've managed payroll for 100+ employees and worked in similar accounting roles for at least 3 years
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Qualified: You're AAT Level 3/4, ACCA qualified or part-qualified (papers F1-F9), or have equivalent experience
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Tech-savvy: You're comfortable with cloud-based accounting systems like Xero or QuickBooks
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Detail-oriented: You spot errors others miss, but you focus on outcomes, not just process
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Agile: You can switch contexts quickly and work efficiently in a fast-moving, remote environment
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Collaborative: You're a team player who communicates clearly and contributes to improving systems and workflows
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Proactive: You bring ideas for automating and improving routine processes
