Hybrid – 2 days per week in office (Holborn)
Job Purpose
The Accounts Assistant supports the day-to-day financial operations of the FromCounsel group of companies, ensuring accurate processing of transactions, maintaining financial records, and assisting with reporting and compliance. This role is key to ensuring the smooth running of the finance function across a group of five UK trading companies, and requires a confident grasp of multi-entity bookkeeping and intercompany transactions.
Key Responsibilities
- Process supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and correct coding across the correct group entity
- Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
- Support Finance Manager in preparation and processing of supplier payment runs
- Maintain strong supplier relationships and respond to queries
- Support the Finance Manager and Credit Controller with monitoring debtor balances and follow up actions, as required
Bank & Cash Management
- Perform regular bank reconciliations across all group bank accounts
- Record and allocate receipts and payments
Group & Intercompany
- Maintain accurate financial records across separate Xero files for each group entity including maintaining monthly intercompany reconciliations
- Assist with consolidated reporting at month-end
General Ledger Support
- Assist with posting journals (prepayments, accruals, adjustments)
- Maintain accurate financial records in the accounting system
- Support month-end and year-end close processes
Expenses & Company Cards
- Review, verify, and process employee expense claims
- Ensure compliance with company policies
VAT & Compliance
- Assist in preparing VAT returns and supporting schedules across both group and individual VAT registrations
- Ensure records are maintained in line with HMRC requirements
- Support audits and compliance checks
Reporting & Administration
- Assist in preparing management reports and financial summaries
- Establish and maintain consistent filing structure within Microsoft SharePoint, maintain accurate filing (digital and, where relevant, paper)
- Support ad hoc finance projects and analysis
Key Skills & Experience
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar Accounts Assistant or finance role within a UK SME environment
Minimum AAT Level 3 (Diploma in Accounting) qualified (or qualified by equivalent experience), with a strong working understanding of double-entry, accruals, prepayments and basic financial statement preparation
Demonstrable experience of working across multiple entities or in a group structure
Experience with accounting software (e.g., Xero, ApprovalMax)
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office suite
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong organisational and time management skills
Experience working within a growth company environment
Familiarity with VAT processes and HMRC requirements
Exposure to a legal, professional services or subscription / SaaS business
Personal Attributes
Proactive and able to work independently
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Team-oriented with a flexible approach
Problem-solving mindset
Keen eye for continuous improvement
Professional and trustworthy with confidential information
Confident communicating with senior professionals in a polished and professional manner
Discretion and good judgement when handling commercially sensitive information across multiple group entities
Apply for this position
If you are interested in finding out more about, or in applying for, this exciting opportunity, please send your CV, together with a covering letter, tojobs@fromcounsel.com , referencing the job title you’re applying for in the subject line.
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FromCounsel is an equal opportunities employer and a member of the Disability Confident scheme. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without any restrictions.
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