Accounts Assistant x2

The Insolvency Management Team (“IMT”) is part of the UK Business Recovery Services practice. This is the largest and most successful in the world, providing advisory and insolvency services to lenders, creditors, companies and individuals in troubled financial situations. We have an outstanding reputation and reach through our strong City, International and UK regional teams. Our services include turnaround implementation, financial, operational and strategic advice, optimised exit services, accelerated mergers and acquisitions, solvent reconstructions, real estate, insurance company run-off, receivables management, receiverships, administrations and liquidations.

Client Financial Management (“CFM”) is comprised of a team of 7 that is part of the IMT and is responsible for the management and control of approximately £5 billion for over 150 clients within the IMT portfolio. Over the last year the CFM team have commenced advisory work for a number of high profile clients and are now focussed on expanding in this area of work.

An opportunity has become available for an Associate to work within the CFM team to maintain the receipts and payments accounts for a variety of insolvency appointments. Day to day tasks will include raising cheques and electronic payments, posting entries into the computerised accounting system, bank reconciliations, preparing cash reports and maintaining client files.

This opportunity would suit an enthusiastic and committed individual with a desire to learn. Accuracy, a disciplined analytical working approach and good communication are key requisite skills. The role will involve working to deadlines and quality levels as agreed with CFM client team. The Associate will be working under the supervision of a CFM Senior Associate and a CFM Manager.

Requirements

One years office experience Basic finance accounting and cash management experience would be an advantage Knowledge of basic accounting principles Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Responsibilities

Banking cheques and raising payments Preparing bank reconciliations and statutory receipts and payments accounts Prioritise requests and work to strict deadlines Handle all aspects of receipts and payments including data entry onto the computerised accounts system and bank reconciliations Maintaining accurate time recording of cases Assisting with updating databases and printing out reports Filing, photocopying and other duties as required

The Individual

Enthusiastic, willing and keen to learn and be able to work both as part of a team and independently Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Good organisation skills and the ability to prioritise are essential Proactive and self motivated Flexible and prepared to work overtime when the work dictates Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy Accurate approach to figure work Ability to problem solve Works well under pressure