The successful applicant will support the London Accounts function across a broad range of responsibilities, including general ledger management, financial reporting, regulatory and statutory returns, and day-to-day transaction oversight.
They will also assist with compliance activity, particularly the yearly audit and adherence to the SRA Accounts Rules, and provide cover on the client account when needed.
Responsibilities
- Review and post journals
- Record and report client receipts
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations, daily transaction management, and monitor bank balances
- Maintain the bills list and support in associated compliance checks
- Assist with the preparation of statutory and regulatory returns, ensuring accuracy and timely filing
- Support the yearly audit and ensure ongoing compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules
- Provide cover on the client account in the absence of the designated team member, in line with SRA requirements
- Assist with VAT compliance activity as required
- Manage expense and invoice approvals via Emburse and process vendor uploads
- Manage email enquiries, ensuring timely and accurate responses
- Support team members as needed, including oversight of payment runs, corporate cards and expense processing, invoice entry, and intercompany billing
- Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by the Finance Manager
Skills and Competencies
- Minimum of five years’ legal accounts experience
- In-depth knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Advanced knowledge of Excel and Microsoft programs
- Experience with Aderant and Emburse
If you are interested in applying, please submit a CV and short cover letter to the London Human Resources Team, LON-HR@cgsh.com.
