Accounts Administrator

• Annual Salary: £25,000-£27,000
• Location: London
• Job Type: Full-time

Our client, a leading UK and European law firm are seeking an Accounts Administrator to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a collaborative finance team within a firm that values teamwork and individual initiative. The ideal candidate will have a good attention to detail, strong communication skills and be looking to start their career in accounting.

• Support sales ledger services, including maintaining cash collections spreadsheets, processing cash receipts, and allocating cash to sales invoices.
• Assist with the management of deposit accounts, including handling notifications, matching processes, and processing official fees charges.
• Contribute to purchase ledger services by coding and processing invoices, participating in payment runs, and supporting authorisation of manual cheques and electronic payments.
• Engage in accounts control procedures, such as bank reconciliation work and petty cash counts.
• Provide cover for other Finance team members as needed and assist with other accounts or administrative duties as directed.

• Working towards an AAT qualification is desirable.
• Excellent Excel skills.
• Experience with Access Financial system is desirable.
• Strong reconciliation and troubleshooting skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication skills and confidence in liaising with various members of the firm.
• A mature approach to managing workload in a hybrid working environment.
• Flexibility and willingness to help others within the department.
• A proactive attitude towards learning, sharing knowledge, and teamwork.

• Study Support towards the AAT qualification
• Flexible working around core/shift hours including up to 40% remote working.
• Group Income Protection and Life assurance scheme.
• Private Medical Insurance and Pension scheme with matched contributions.
• Travel and personal accident insurance for business and pleasure.
• Performance-related bonus scheme and Cycle to work scheme.
• Annual season ticket loan and Staff Introduction Bonus.
• Long Term Service Award scheme and Enhanced maternity/paternity package.
• Annual social events and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Open plan London office with a café area, rooftop garden, high spec coffee machines, and bike storage with showers and towel service.