Accounts Assistant – Dubai & Muscat

The primary purpose of this role is to work with the Partners and various
contacts in the UK finance team to contribute to the effectiveness of the
Dubai and Muscat offices by providing a comprehensive and efficient accounting
service so that the business objectives of the teams and the Firm are
achieved. To deliver a high quality professional service to Kennedys, in
accordance with the overall strategy of the Firm.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management
* Liaise with the UK Finance team to ensure compliance with the firm's Global Finance Minimum Standards
* Ensure compliance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts rules
* Assist the Accounts Administrator with the annual audit queries for the Dubai and Muscat entities
Billing
* Produce monthly WiP and Aged Disbursement lists for the partners
* Produce client invoices for Dubai and Muscat partners and ensure invoices are sent promptly to the client, including market invoices
* Produce and update bills delivered report for the partners
* Assist with partner request relating to amendments to invoices including preparation of credit notes
* Assist with client queries relating to invoices including producing statements of account
Credit Control
* Assist Office Manager with production credit control report for Dubai and Muscat
* Assist Partners and Office Manager with credit control communications to clients
General
* Post all disbursement invoices, payments and receipts on Elite
* Processing team general and BD expenses
* Produce matter listing report monthly for the partners in Accounts Administrator's absence
General Duties
* Maintain the high standard of service offered to the Firm's internal clients and to assist in creating and developing the professional reputation of the department
* Understand and live by Kennedys values - approachable, straightforward, supportive and distinctive
* Create and maintain professional and positive relationships with customers, clients and other employees
* Work in line with the Firm's Contribution Areas which are specific to your role and level
* Maintain trust and confidentiality at all times
* Act as a Trusted Advisor by building relationships across business services to ensure a consistent approach and service
* Undertake any specific training as and when required by the HR Department, supervisor or Partners of the firm
* Operate safely and considerately in the workplace
About Kennedys
Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in dispute resolution and
advisory services. With over ‎2,400 people worldwide across ‎44 offices in the
UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and America we have some of the most
respected legal minds in their field.
Our lawyers handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, and provide a
range of specialist legal services, for many industry sectors but we have
particular expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, especially in
defending insurance and liability claims.
We're a fresh-thinking firm, and we're not afraid to bring challenging new
perspectives to the table way beyond the traditional realm of legal services.
We empower our clients with a diverse range of ideas, tools and technology to
make their lives easier, as well as delivering exceptional results, every
time.
What do we have to offer?
We welcome high-performing lawyers, business services professionals,
secretaries, graduates and apprentices to join our rapidly expanding global
firm. Whatever your role at Kennedys, you'll be involved in exciting and
stimulating work, where your input will make a difference.
Our culture and values form a big part of who we are and we take them
seriously. We make a difference by being approachable,straightforward,
supportive and distinctive. Our values are at the core of who we are and what
make us a great firm to work with and for.
We develop careers in an innovative and collaborative global environment, with
our values at the core. We believe that supporting individual growth and
development puts us in the best position to attract and retain talented
individuals. Regardless of role or level, everyone has access to virtual
learning to help you develop your skills, wherever you are in the world. A
variety of other exciting opportunities are available including secondments to
clients and our global offices as well as a comprehensive benefits package
(details are available upon request).
We've created a culture based on client service, professional excellence, hard
work and trust. We deeply value the relationships we build with our clients
and we know that they value our warm, friendly human approach. We are here to
provide answers, recommendations, strategy and tactics.
Kennedys is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring our
recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. We expect all employees to
be aware of and comply with all relevant policies and procedures within their
jurisdiction, including those relating to Information Security, Data
Protection and Quality Management, refer any breach promptly to Risk &
Compliance and to complete all mandatory training when requested.