Accounts Assistant - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Hobbs Legal Recruitment

Hobbs Legal Recruitment

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Our client who are a respected law firm in Newcastle are growing their accounts team with the appointment of an Accounts Assistant (AAT qualified, or ILFM qualified or part way through would be advantageous).

Experience in the legal industry is not required however this presents an excellent opportunity to move into a specialist industry and join a law firm who support career progression.

You will work closely and support the Financial Controller in the provision of Financial Services to the practice by providing competent and efficient assistance in cashier/book-keeping duties.

Role Responsibility:

To support the operation of the firm's accounting system.
To ensure that all banking is done daily via administration function.
To ensure that all cheques written are the correct amounts and the Client Account is never allowed to become overdrawn.
To enter postings to the accounts system on a daily basis.
Petty cash reconciliation.
Administer card payments.
To ensure that all closed accounts are authorised and that nil balances are achieved before archiving.
To manage your own work allocation, productivity and quality of work with minimum supervision.
To assist the finance team as required.
Any other adhoc duties that may arise/be delegated.
Selfmotivated and able to organise own work with minimum supervision.
Cope effectively in demanding circumstances.
Good time management, adopting a flexible approach to work.
Demonstrate persistence and commitment to completing tasks and objectives.
Deliver work output to the required standard.
Pays attention to detail and quality of work.
Demonstrates a commitment to improving working practices and supports company plans and policies.
Ability to build and maintain working relationships with others and is seen as 'approachable'.
Operate effectively as part of a team.
Be willing to offer help to all colleagues to ensure company success.
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.
Experience in a financial office environment is essential.
Good standard of education.
Excellent communication skills.