My client is a prominent international law firm, specialising in providing practical and commercially driven advice to their clients. They thrive on innovation and embrace challenges head-on, shaping solutions that drive success for clients.
This growing company in Dublin offers promising opportunities for professional advancement and promotion for those interested.
- Hybrid role – 50% on site
- Offices based in IFSC, Dublin 1
- Office hours 9:30-5:30pm
As a Finance Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in their finance department, ensuring the smooth and accurate processing of accounts payable transactions. This role offers a dynamic environment where you will handle a variety of tasks, from daily administration to monthly reporting, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of their finance operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute day-to-day accounts payable administration, including the input and posting of multi-currency supplier invoices via Onventis with precise coding.
- Administer weekly payment runs for supplier invoices, employee expenses, and client disbursements, maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
- Monitor the accounts payable mailbox on a daily basis and serve as the primary point of contact for all supplier relations.
- Conduct reconciliation of supplier statements.
- Review supplier invoices, disbursements, and employee expenses on the Onventis AP workflow system during team absences.
- Perform daily bank reconciliations, ensuring the accurate reconciliation and posting of all bank receipts and payments.
- Compile month-end bank reconciliation summaries for Office & Client Accounts and collaborate with the central Credit Control team as necessary.
- Assist with monthly inter-office reconciliations and prepare accounting journals for posting.
- Monitor and reconcile prepayments and accruals, ensuring accuracy in financial records.
- Collect and reconcile data for bi-monthly VAT returns and prepare ad hoc WIP, billing, and timekeeper reports.
- Support the Finance Manager in identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance departmental efficiency and service delivery.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- 3-4 years in a similar role
- Experience with Aderant (an advantage) and familiarity with law firm operations.
- An enthusiastic and proactive approach to work, with strong organisational skills to manage day-to-day activities effectively.
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, and the ability to maintain composure in demanding situations.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters with discretion and integrity.
- Strong team collaboration skills paired with the capability to work independently and take initiative.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
Join this accounts team and become a valued member of the finance department, where your contributions will directly impact the ability to deliver outstanding service. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career journey with a forward-thinking law firm, apply to Richard Minchin now.