Accounts Assistant
*Location: Chelmsford
*Job Type: Fixed Term Contract (6 months)
*Salary: Competitive
We are excited to offer an opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join our team on a fixed term contract, with potential for extension or a permanent position based on the firm’s needs. This role is essential for the smooth operation of our client and office accounting operations and is fully office-based.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Process client and office account receipts and payments in accordance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
*Assist with supplier invoices and payments.
*Conduct bank account reconciliations and three-way checks.
*Ensure accurate and timely closure at each month-end.
*Manage credit control responsibilities, including liaising with clients over unpaid debts.
*Handle expense claims, credit card purchases, and petty cash.
*Perform other miscellaneous accounting tasks and processes as required.
*Maintain robust processes and procedures to safeguard the firm against financial irregularities, including fraud.
*Maintain and preserve confidentiality at all times in relation to the firm’s and the Equity Partners’ financial affairs.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Experience working in an accounts team within a regulated professional services firm.
*Strong Excel skills and familiarity with Microsoft 365.
*Ability to adapt to new practice and case management, accounting, and other software.
*Team player with a willingness to support colleagues and the wider firm.
*Ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally.
*Flexibility, adaptability, and a positive "can do" attitude.
*Integrity, discretion, and trustworthiness.
Benefits:
*Life assurance (4 x annual salary).
*Income protection.
*Health cash plan, including discounted gym membership.
*Employee assistance programme.
*Free car parking.
*25 days holiday in addition to public holidays.
*Monthly staff lottery.
We are committed to fair and equal treatment of all applicants regardless of sexual orientation, race, disability, religious beliefs, or any other protected characteristic.