Accounts Assistant (12 Month Ftc) - Dublin

Role Responsibility Operational Processing: Accounts Payable: ensure all payments, disbursements and invoices are logged accurately and in a timely manner Banking: assist with ensuring all payments in/out are recorded accurately and office and client bank accounts are reconciled on a regular basis Matter Management: ensure all matters and rates are set up and/or amended accurately and on time and deal with general queries on matters Client Billing: raise and amend invoices / credit notes and deal with various billing queries Accounting and analysis: Assist with the processing of accounting cost uploads, mainly for billing readiness Assist with the analysis of variances: preparation of analysis of costs as part of the month-end close processes The Ideal Candidate Experience in a similar role is essential, ideally within a Legal or Professional Services environment.
Experience with Chrome River and/or 3E / or similar legal accounting systems would be an advantage and is highly desirable, but not essential as full training will be given.
Lateral thinker with the ability to generate creative solutions to complex problems Excellent communication skills.
Ability to manage high work-loads.
A team player but able to use own initiative.
IT literate with ability to pick up new systems quickly.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential.
Flexible with a positive 'can do' attitude.
Good level of numeracy