A specialist law firm currently requires an Accounts Assistant to join them on a permanent basis in their office in Brentwood. Principle activities will relate to the close of the monthly ledgers, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, prepayment and accrual processes, fixed asset accounting, production of statutory accounts and ensuring the accuracy of cost transactions within the ledgers.

• Managing accounts payable from invoice recording to payment
• Supporting month end and year end activities (e.g. prepare monthly accruals)
• Supporting monthly and quarterly VAT filings, both domestically and internationally
• Supporting the team in financial (UK GAAP)audits with external audit partners
• Bank reconciliations

Requirements

• 1-2years prior experience in accounting or usage-based billing related functions
• Working towards your AAT would be beneficial
• Ability to provide recommendations based on industry best practices and implement as appropriate
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft excel preferred
• Previous experience with Iris would be advantageous.
• Proficient project planning skills, including the ability to organize, prioritize and control job responsibilities in order to meet deadlines in an environment with overlapping and potentially conflicting priorities

Benefits

£16 - 18k depending on experience.