The Team
Our finance team is a close-knit group of five, working collaboratively to support the business’s financial health and strategic goals. Led by our CFO, who works with the management team on strategic matters and system improvements within the team. Our Financial Controller takes the lead on delivering key financial management information and overseeing the team’s day-to-day operations.
We are now looking for an experienced Assistant Accountant to join our team. This is a pivotal role with a broad remit to support the Financial Controller in operating our processes and controls as required by the Legal Industry, and providing vital support and cover to the wider team to ensure smooth day-to-day financial support to the business. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong financial acumen and a keen eye for detail to contribute to the smooth operation of our accounting & payroll procedures.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the Financial Controller with implementing various month end processes, reconciliations and controls.
- Taking responsibility for our Service company and UK company accounting ledgers including monthly recharges to the legal firm.
- Managing monthly end to end Payroll processes in Ireland and UK for 150+ staff using Micropay
- Review of balance sheet workings, general ledger postings, nominal coding, creditors and debtor’s ledger etc
- Perform month-end control procedures on key balance sheet items, including Work in Progress, Client control and Outlay control
- Providing guidance and support to the other team members in processing transactions
- Assist with shared finance tasks as needed from stamping requests to credit card and petty cash requests.
Person Specification & Experience
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar finance or accounts assistant role
- Experience withing the legal or professional services sector is advantageous
- Proficiency in using financial legal practice management systems is advantageous
- Strong knowledge of financial control processes and reconciliations
- Experience processing payroll
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Accounting Technician or relevant qualification is advantageous but not essential
- Ability to work accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team in a highly regarded legal firm.
Benefits
At Philip Lee LLP we are committed to maintaining an inclusive, supportive environment in which all of our people feel valued and can enjoy doing what they love, working together to provide a first-class service to our clients.
Specific initiatives to support our employees include but are not limited to:
- The finance team operates a hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of 3 days per week required on site to support business operations
- Company pension plan, healthcare contribution, 20 days annual leave plus 3-4 company days at Christmas and Good Friday
- The opportunity to join various firm committees, including our social, wellness, green, pro bono and diversity committees
- On-site gym and subsidised yoga and fitness classes
- Social events
- Mindfulness talks
- Philip Lee team sports including soccer and tag rugby
