Accounts Assistant

Who we are 

Slaughter and May is a leading international law firm, recognised throughout the business community for its exceptional legal service, commercial awareness and commitment to clients. We advise across the spectrum of legal matters including high-profile, ground-breaking and complex transactions, contentious matters and all aspects of risk. We deliver innovative and bespoke solutions to our clients, domestically and internationally. We provide clear legal advice that spans the globe whilst tackling the cultural nuances between jurisdictions. Our lawyers understand how to coordinate and manage matters in the jurisdictions most relevant to our clients.

We are now offering the opportunity to become part of our dynamic Finance team, which supports our lawyers in providing first-class legal advice to some of the most prestigious and well-known global businesses.

At Slaughter and May, with over 1,200 partners and staff worldwide, everyone's contribution is valued, and we all enjoy an open, friendly and supportive environment. We have an underlying sense of pride in who we are and what we do, and our inclusive culture gives rise to a unique diversity of thinking, which is critical to our success and helps maintain our position as a true market leader To support our employees in achieving their professional development objectives, we offer an unrivalled variety of learning and development opportunities to everyone, as well as a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. In light of the continuing coronavirus pandemic, the firm has evolved a new hybrid approach to working, which sees our people working between their respective remote environments and our prestigious Headquarters at One Bunhill Row, in the heart of the City of London.

Would you like to join one of the world’s most prestigious law firms?

We are offering a fantastic opportunity for a professional, engaging individual to join us as an Accounts/Cashiers Assistant, leading our London-based Finance Team.

ROLE OVERVIEW 

We are recruiting an Accounts Assistant to support the Accounts team which sits within the Finance department, forming part of the wider Business Services function and based at the firm’s Head Office in London.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of the Accounts team responsible for maintaining an efficient and accurate accounting function.

Our accounts team is made up of 5 individuals and sits within the wider Finance department. The purpose of the role is to provide day to day accounting support to the firm you will be working to tight deadlines, whilst maintaining an exceptionally high standard in all aspects of the role.

This role involves working as part of a team, communicating with partners and stakeholders, and liaising with internal groups and external providers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

The key responsibilities of this role are set out below and there may be others which are not listed. You may be required on occasion to work outside our normal working hours of 9:30am to 5:30pm.

• Preparing daily and monthly Bank Reconciliations.
• Preparing daily Reconciliations of Unpaid Professional Disbursements.
• Payments and Administration of Supplier Accounts
• Providing support to the Accounts Manager and others in the Finance team
• Help maintain a currency cash desk.
• Supporting the Costs department to ensure timely billing of Disbursements.
• Attending and contributing to team meetings
• Payments and Administration of Supplier Accounts.

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

Candidates for this position must have:

• Studying towards a professional qualification. 
• Excellent excel skills and a good working knowledge of other Microsoft Office Packages (e.g. Word).
• Ability to build strong business relationships with internal clients and the resilience to deal with demanding individuals.
• A confident, proactive individual prepared to take a hands-on approach to managing their workload using their own initiative.
• Helping with the Administration of the Firms Audit.
• Comfortable accepting instructions and guidance from different angles.
• Ability to work well in a team but comfortable working on own initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written, spoken and presentational.
• Excellent proven organisation skills, with the ability to multi-task, keep calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and food use of grammar.
• High level of professionalism and integrity; displaying the highest standard of professional ethics.
• Experience of working in a diverse team whilst fostering an inclusive team culture.