Accounts Executive

About This Role

Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 170 partners and 1000 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Asia. Our global footprint is further enhanced by our strategic partnership with Interlaw which works to facilitate our management of multi-jurisdictional matters. We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth.

We've always been proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and value the variety of our partnership. We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique. We expect and respect that you and your talents are too. Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business in a way that is responsible and sustainable and has the principles of ESG at its core, guiding the way we operate firmwide.

Join Trowers as an Accounts Executive in our Abu Dhabi office. We are seeking a dedicated professional to contribute to our finance team. If you are driven and ready to exceed client expectations, we encourage you to apply.

The Role

The Accounts Executive will be responsible for a variety of financial tasks to ensure smooth operations.

• Manage day-to-day accounting functions for the UAE offices
• Arrange and record payments promptly
• Maintain and manage petty cash
• Record and manage counsel invoices, liaising with counsels as needed
• Issue and maintain receipts, posting them to the system
• Assist the Office Accountant, especially during holidays and audits
• Liaise with billing supervisors and fee earners on billing matters
• Generate reports and liaise with fee earners for matter closures
• Provide assistance to the International Finance Manager and respond to Head Office queries

The Candidate

The ideal Accounts Executive will possess the following:

• At least 4-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in Professional Services Firms
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritise tasks effectively
• Excellent interpersonal skills and commercial awareness
• A proactive, flexible, and passionate attitude

Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender, Race, Disability and Religion.

If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support that you might need either during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team on recruit@trowers.com

As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.