About this Job
Responsible To: Chambers Administrator & Accounts Manager
Purpose of Post: To maintain efficiently and effectively the financial, management of accounts systems to provide accurate and timely information to the senior management and Directors on a regular basis.
40 hours per week (8hrs day not including lunch) Monday to Friday with core hours being between 8am-6pm
25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
Hybrid working: 3 days required in chambers, these days are flexible and to be agreed.
About this Employer
4 New Square Chambers is a leading barristers’ chambers specialising in commercial litigation and arbitration.
They are known not only for their legal credentials but also their commerciality, excellent client service and collegiate working practices. They are committed to furthering equality and diversity and maintaining a friendly working environment which nurtures member and staff wellbeing.
Person Specification
- Speed and efficiency in dealing with accounts functions with ability to prioritise.
- Ability to work on own initiative, maintaining a flexible and responsible attitude.
- Ability to identify potential problems and recommend solutions to those problems.
- Build and maintain good relationships with members of chambers, staff, and suppliers.
- Good communication with members and staff; good team working.
- Positive feedback from managers, members, and staff.
- Good attendance and timekeeping.
Key Responsibilities
- Accounting including maintaining bank reconciliations on Sage Line 50 for all bank accounts, posting nominal ledger journals, ensure that all day-to-day transactions are input and recorded accurately in Sage, running reports as required, including budget reports, assisting accounts team with year end.
- Purchase Ledger including inputting all supplier invoices on a daily basis.
- Sales Ledger management
- Credit Cards including maintaining monthly reconciliations
- Monitoring Fees Account
- VAT management
Professional Qualifications
- Microsoft Office – with Excel and Outlook knowledge essential.
- Sage Line 50 – proven working knowledge essential.
- Previous accounts experience essential
- Previous Chambers experience desired
