We are a leading international law and professional services firm providing legal, corporate and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital market participants and investment fund managers. With a global presence spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we advise on the laws of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland and Jersey.
We treat everyone as the intelligent professional they are. Our approach is to trust and empower our people to deliver consistently, and enable them to succeed. Diversity is our secret weapon – it’s the sheer breadth of Walkers people that makes us who we are – gathered from across the globe and fluent in languages, jurisdictions and cultures that help us to mirror our clients and keep our own thinking in tune with the world in which we operate.
Walkers are currently seeking an enthusiastic Finance Assistant to join its Finance team, based in the IFSC. A 12 month contract with the option of hybrid working, this is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing firm. You will be exposed to many elements of the finance function and enjoy a supportive team-based working environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
1. Daily processing of invoices for all fee-earning departments;
2. Ensure accurate recording of VAT;
3. Interaction with multiple teams to clarify billing rules and regulations;
4. Assisting teams with the editing of time recordings;
5. Carry out reconciliations for WIP and AR as required;
6. Process all reversal/reprint/Write off forms as requested;
7. Ensure billing mailbox is kept up to date and all queries are dealt with in a timely manner;
8. Prepare and set up payments for payment run twice monthly;
9. Prepare credit card reconciliation and prepare payments monthly;
10. Ensure all supplier accounts are reconciled and payments are up to date;
11. Monthly reconciliations for intercompany and other vendor accounts;
12. Ensure all AP invoices and employee expenses are posted to the system in a timely manner;
13. Ensure all disbursements are loaded to the system daily;
14. Ensuring all balances held with suppliers are at sufficient levels each week;
15. Prepare bank reconciliations: Client accounts – daily, Office accounts - weekly;
16. Attend the bank with lodgements;
17. Posting of cash receipts and payments daily;
18. Verification and set up of new payees on banking system.
Education, Skills & Experience
3+ years as an Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant with broad experience covering AP, Billing & Banks is essential.
Skills and Abilities
* Work independently and as a team member;
* Tact and diplomacy to deal with confidential matters;
* Manage a complex and demanding workload with the ability to prioritise tasks;
* Excellent communication and organisational skills;
* Proficiency in using MS Office suite with strong Excel skills is essential;
* Participate in continuously improving services through critically evaluating systems of work, promoting new ideas and actively developing service improvements;
* Work in a flexible manner and respond to changing circumstances;
* Law firm experience advantageous but not essential.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Equality, Equity and diversity are key to our global identity and an integral part of our goal to continue being an employer of choice. We are committed to a work environment that supports all individuals irrespective of gender, ethnicity, nationality, race, religion, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. We make every effort to ensure that employment opportunities are open and accessible to all on the basis of personal ability.
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