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Part-time Accounts Assistant (AP) - Legal industry / Chambers - 2 to 3 days per week - £27,000 to £34,000 pro-rata - City of London

A Part-time Accounts Assistant (AP) is required by a company that provides a finance service to various personnel within the Chambers such as Barristers, Managers, Suppliers, etc. The P/T Finance Assistant is part of a professional and motivated team that is respected and valued, providing an outstanding level of service, in a fast paced and demanding environment. The P/T Finance Assistant's main role is to support and assist the Finance Manager & Deputy with a range of financial and general administrative responsibilities.

SALARY ETC:

* £27,000 to £34,000 pro-rata

* Open to someone looking for 2 or 3 days per week, on a permanent basis.

* City of London, office based.

* Working hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm, with a 1-hour lunch break.

* Benefits include: 25 Days leave a year + BH on a pro-rata basis, Health Care, Death in service insurance policy, Support for training, etc.

* Start: ASAP, but will wait for the right person.

REQUIREMENTS:

* At least 3-years’ experience in a finance or administrative role.

* MLC/LEX experience.

* Experience in legal or professional services, ideally worked in Chambers.

* Proficient in MS Office packages, including Excel (essential).

* Sage Line 50 experience (desirable).

* Strong organisational and numerical skills.

* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all work.

* Excellent written and oral communication skills.

* Confident in learning new IT applications (e.g. Meridian Law Connected).

* Personable and able to get on with people at all levels, including members of chambers, colleagues and clients.

* Able to use own initiative, apply discretion as required and have high levels of integrity.

* Able to communicate well and to deliver quickly and accurately.

* Consistently provide a high-quality service to both members and clients.

DUTIES TO INCLUDE:

* General Finance Administration

* Posting purchase invoices.

* Processing expenses, petty cash, and credit card payments.

* Ad hoc finance and administrative duties as required.

* Maintaining creditors ledger.

* Managing payment confirmation between solicitors and members.

* Posting cheque and BACS payments for members.

* Responding in a timely manner to queries from barristers and solicitors

* Liaising closely with barristers and suppliers.

* Preparing and setting up supplier payments