Assistant Accountant Jobs

Job Purpose:

 To support the Accounts Department in the provision of Financial Services to the practice by supporting with the auditing of files being received into the department from the Conveyancing Teams and ensuring all admin tasks are completed in a timely manner.

This role will also offer the right candidate an opportunity to gain experience and knowledge in all Finance, Accounting and Legal Cashiering roles within the company and offer further progression opportunities. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• To complete audits of files being received into the department before Exchange and Completion to ensure all information and documents are executed correctly and available on the file.
• Use Case Management System and Accounting Software to complete the file audits to a high standard whilst demonstrating exceptional attention to detail.
• Identify missing or incomplete documents and processes as part of the audit and provide feedback to colleagues and managers.
• Update worklists and spreadsheets with auditing findings.
• Assist with other Accounts admin tasks as required including posting all bills and disbursements, processing invoices, reconciling card payments, paying creditors and other ad hoc tasks as required.
• Following successful completion of the probation period, also develop Legal Cashiering and Accounting skills to assist in other areas of the Finance Department.

 Essential Skills:

• Previous experience in a fast paced Accounts/Finance role.
• An exceptional eye for detail and able to work to set targets and deadlines.
• Previous experience with all Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and Outlook. Google Sheets experience is also desirable.
• Willing to work as part of a team whilst able to demonstrate initiative and accountability for own tasks.

Personal Qualities

Managing Yourself

• Self-motivated and able to manage conflicting priorities and tasks with minimal supervision.
• Copes effectively in demanding circumstances.
• Good time management, adopting a flexible approach to work.
• Demonstrates persistence and commitment to completing tasks and objectives.
• Pays attention to detail and quality of work.
• Demonstrates a commitment to improving working practices and supports company plans and policies.

 Working with People

 Confident in building and maintaining strong working relationships with staff of all levels of seniority.

• Demonstrate a ‘can-do’ attitude including a willingness to help others within the company.

 Problem Solving 

• Demonstrates sound judgement and good decision making when dealing with problems.
• Able to identify a problem arising and can develop a solution or take the correct course of action.
• Knows when to seek guidance or further input from others before taking action.
• Checks that information is accurate and complete.
• Looks for new solutions to problems as well as tried and tested methods.

 Communication Skills

• Able to communicate to colleagues in writing in a clear, constructive, and professional way.
• Communicate with external stakeholders and clients whilst ensuring the company is always represented in a professional manner.
• Willing to ask questions, listen to others views and accept advice.
• Willing to contribute ideas and seek improvements and solutions.
• Excellent customer communication skills including the ability to resolve complaints or escalations.

Benefits

 Remuneration

• Salary packages, Appraisals and Reviews
• Flexible Working Hours
• Subsidised Parking
• Bonus Scheme
• Hybrid Working
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Overtime
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Subsidised Conveyancing

 Recognition

• Recognition and Awards
• Long Service Awards
• Birthday Celebrations and Additional Time Off
• Support with Charity Fundraising
• Social Funds for Staff Parties

 Development

• Industry Leading Training and Development
• Mentoring, Coaching and Teamwork

 Health and Wellbeing

• Wellbeing Training and Guidance
• Holiday Cover
• Individual Counselling
• Workload Management
• Stress Busing and Pampering
• Back to Work Private Healthcare
• Time Away From work
• Exercise and Fitness
• Great Environment
• Sabbaticals
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Tools and Support to Succeed