FULL-TIME ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

Location: Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT1 1HD
A busy and well-established firm of solicitors based in Kingston upon Thames is seeking a full-time Accounts Assistant to join its finance team.

THE ROLE:

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in the accounts department of a legal practice, with a good understanding of legal accounting procedures and compliance requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:

• Managing file openings
• Handling ID checks and compliance queries, including proof and source of funds
• Strong knowledge of anti-money laundering legislation
• Processing client account payments and receipts
• Inputting and processing bank payments
• Reconciling and identifying received funds
• Managing client-to-office transfers
• Handling HMLR and Searchflow statements and related payments
• Running regular credit control procedures
• Responding to queries from fee earners
• Providing cover during staff absence or holidays
• Managing file closures