Accounts Assistant

Chambers Limited; City of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounts firm is seeking an Accounts Assistant for internal promotion. Responsibilities include managing the accounts payable process, cash posting, and supporting the billing function. Successful candidates will ideally have over 2 years of experience in an accounts or finance role, along with strong administration and organisational skills. A collaborative work ethic and the ability to meet deadlines are essential for this full-time position based in London.

Qualifications

• Ideally 2 years’ experience working in accounts/finance function.
• Experience in accounting system experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Managing accounts payable mail box.
• Handling cash posting and staff expenses.
• Involved in month-end accounts tasks.
• Supporting the billing function and processing invoices.
• Assisting with yearly audit.

Skills

2 years' experience in accounts/finance

Ability to work to a deadline

Strong administration and organisational skills

Experience in accounting systems

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

If you are unable to apply via the portal, please email your CV and Cover Letter to us directly to [e-mail].

Vacancy Name: Accounts Assistant

Vacancy No: VN754

Location: London

Employment Type: Perm

Basis: Full Time

Overview

Accounts Assistant - this role is for an internal promotion.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Accounts payable controller - managing the AP mail box along with all things related to AP
• Cash posting
• Staff Expenses
• Involved in month end accounts tasks i.e., prepayments, other balance sheet reconciliations
• Commissions admin support
• Support for the billing function – processing invoices and credit notes when required
• Assisting with yearly audit
• Ad-hoc tasks

Skills and Experience

• Ideally 2 years’ experience working in accounts/finance function
• Experience in Sage 200 preferable but not necessary. However, needs to have prior accounting system experience

Person Specification

• Ability to work to a deadline
• Calm, confident manner to handle potentially uncomfortable conversations
• Strong administration and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to fostering and promoting an inclusive professional environment for all of our employees, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion are integral values of Chambers and Partners and are key in our culture. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. This commitment applies across all of our employment policies and practices, from recruiting and hiring to training and career development. We support our employees through our internal INSPIRE committee with Executive Sponsors, Chairs and Ambassadors throughout the business promoting knowledge and effecting change. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.