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Accounts Assistant - Global Law Firm

Ryder Reid Legal Ltd
Posted a day ago, valid for 5 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Ryder Reid Legal is hiring an Accounts Assistant for a prestigious global law firm in London.
  • The role involves maintaining financial records, running GL reports, and assisting with tax accounts and budget preparation.
  • Candidates should have 1-2 years of experience in an accounts position and a good understanding of double entry bookkeeping.
  • A salary is not specified, but AAT Level 2 or higher is preferred, along with intermediate Excel skills.
  • The firm emphasizes excellent communication skills and attention to detail in applicants.

Ryder Reid Legal is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join the dynamic team of one of our prestigious, global law firm clients at their London office. Reporting to the Financial Controller and assisting the Director of Finance and Administration, you will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records, running GL reports, analysing and posting journals, and assisting with tax accounts and annual budget preparation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • General accounting tasks, including bank reconciliations and month-end processes.
  • Payroll reporting and liaising with HMRC.
  • Compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules and assisting with SRA audits.
  • Supporting other accounting departments, including Accounts Payable and Billing.

Candidate Requirements:

  • 1-2 years of experience in an accounts role.
  • Understanding of double entry bookkeeping.
  • AAT L2 or higher preferred.
  • Experience with 3E is a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
  • Initiative and intermediate Excel knowledge.

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.

https://company/ryder-reid-legal

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.