Purpose of the role:
In this role, you will be responsible for accurately recording all incoming and outgoing bank payments, expenses and other charges on the financial accounting system, completing daily bank reconciliations and supporting the Finance Manager in identifying, preparing and reporting required monthly cash flow reports.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and resolve day-to-day Accounts Payable queries. Adhere to finance policies and procedures with respect to authorisations and approvals
- Liaise with the Finance Manager in identifying, preparing and reporting required monthly cash flow reports and reconciliations
- Ensure that all outstanding amounts are resolved in a timely manner
- Prepare court stamp requests and associated payment requests
- Deliver a constantly high quality of service to internal and external clients via telephone and email
- Review existing and developing new procedures that will benefit the Finance Team and internal customers
Skills required:
- You should have a solid understanding of basic accounting principles
- Previous experience in an international professional services firm is desirable but not essential, but a solid understanding of Accounts Payable is essential
- Highly accurate with attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with both finance and non-finance individuals
- Logical and well organised
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with good Excel skills
- Experience using a practice management system; Elite 3e, Elite Enterprise or ViewPoint would be desirable