Accounts Assistant

Our client, a well\-established mid\-sized law firm, is seeking an Accounts Assistant with previous legal accounts experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of accounting duties, including invoicing, ledger maintenance, debtor and creditor control, cash flow monitoring, banking transactions and account reconciliations. **Key Responsibilities** * Manage the day\-to\-day maintenance of ledger accounts * Prepare and issue client invoices in a timely manner * Oversee debtor and creditor control activities * Process payments, bank transactions and account reconciliations * Maintain office and client/solicitor accounts in accordance with legal accounting requirements * Monitor cash flow and assist with forecasting activities * Process legal disbursements, counsel fees and other financial transactions * Support month\-end accounting and reconciliation processes * Liaise with external accountants and other finance service providers as required * Assist in the preparation of management accounts, including P\&L and balance sheet reporting * Handle financial transactions relating to both domestic and international clients * Ensure accurate financial records are maintained and all transactions are processed in a timely manner **Requirements** * Previous accounts experience within a law firm is essential * Strong understanding of the distinction between office and client/solicitor accounts * Experience managing debtors, creditors and bank reconciliations * Knowledge of cash flow forecasting * Good understanding of profit \& loss statements and balance sheets * Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills * Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates