Office Team Assistant

An excellent opportunity has opened up to join the large Office Cashiering team of a full service International Law Firm in the City. The role involves a broad range of responsibilities, covering Accounts Payable and providing assistance with the accounting for the firms’ overseas offices.

Due to workload and International growth, the team require additional support on a 10 month fixed term contract basis. Shortlisted applicants will have previous legal sector experience within Accounts Payable/Office Cashiering and will have a flexible approach to work in order to contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the team. Strong communication skills are required, and previous experience of liaising with overseas offices would be desirable.

Duties include:

• Providing assistance to the Senior Accounts Payable Assistant and providing daily cover for 8 overseas offices
• Processing of payments on behalf of overseas offices as distributed -Cover for weekly supplier payment runs
• Processing of taxi & courier invoices
• Processing of trade invoices as allocated
• Daily cheque run -Cover for Barclaycard and corporate travel account
• Providing cover for other staff as required

Person specification:

• Proven experience within a similar role (Legal sector essential)
• Team player with a flexible approach to work
• Confident and clear interpersonal skills
• Elite systems experience desirable