Accounts Assistant Dubai amp Muscat

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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.

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