Finance Executive (CBD Area/Commercial Law Firm)

at  TEMPSERV PTE LTD

• Handle full set of accounts
• Handle Client & Office accounts matter management, and cleansing, in accordance with UK Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• To review client matter ledgers, clear and close matters that are finished, and assist with clearing down balances before archiving of any physical files/documents and sending to storage.
• Batch posting receipts, payments, petty cash, and processing of financial multi-currency transactions, including office and client account transactions in accordance with UK Solicitors Accounts Rules and practice procedures. These will be done on dual systems due to the implementation of a new practice management system.
• Book-keeping, reviewing nominal accounts, posting journals, review, checking and payment of expenses etc. Clearing any outstanding items on the bank reconciliation.
• Maintain Supplier ledger- input invoices, credit notes and making payments.
• Maintain the Counsels Experts ledger and processing of professional disbursements for local and international experts.
• Weekly / monthly reconciliations of client ledgers, and monitoring of SAR Breaches.
• Calculation of client interest and sending payments to clients.
• Liaising with auditors as and when required and providing information on request.Assist with credit control, liaise with Fee Earners and clients with regard to collecting any outstanding debts that maybe overdue.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma/ Degree in Accountancy or its equivalent
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience
• Experience working in Law firm is a plus
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Analytical, understanding of ledger or accounts information and relaying competently to legal and support staff.
• Good spoken and written English
• Pleasant personality, confident & Meticulous.
• Should be a self-starter and a good team player
• Proficient in MS Excel, Words and Outlook
• Experience in Aderant Expert practice management system is a plus.Candidates with lesser experience will be considered at Associate Level.

Please refer the Job description for details