About Juno
Juno is an online law firm. We’re on a mission to make home buying and selling simpler, clearer and faster for everyone.
We’re doing this with user-centric technology, data and service design, simplifying the legal process for our in-house lawyers and paralegals, and providing transparency and clarity for our clients and their estate agents.
We’re rated among the top ten property law firms in the UK for customer satisfaction, and in 2023 we grew faster than any other firm in our sector. We work closely with a wide range of estate agents and mortgage brokers, from small independent firms to market leaders.
Our finance team plays a crucial role in supporting our growth through accurate financial management, reporting and forecasting. Now we’re looking for an Assistant Accountant to strengthen our financial operations and provide additional capacity alongside our existing team.
Our goal is to become the UK’s fastest, largest and most trusted conveyancing firm. Come and help us make that happen.
About the role
We’re looking for an assistant accountant who is:
- detail-oriented and passionate about accuracy
- comfortable working with cloud-based financial systems
- eager to contribute to process improvement and automation
You’ll join our in-house finance team, working closely with our Head of Finance and Accounts Assistant to manage our day-to-day financial operations. This is a remote-working role, and we’re a fully remote organisation, with more than 100 employees in five countries.
The role is for a minimum of 27.5 hours per week, with a minimum of 4 hours per day Monday to Friday. Flexible working arrangements can be discussed.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing the accounts payable function, including processing invoices, setting up payments and maintaining supplier records
- Collaborating with our Client Banking team to ensure accurate revenue recording and accounts receivable reconciliation
- Performing daily bank reconciliations alongside other members of the finance team
- Processing and approving month-end and year-end journal entries
- Supporting the production of monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and margin analysis
- Preparing quarterly VAT reports for review by the Head of Finance
- Providing backup support for payroll processing
- Generating internal financial reports and analysis as needed
- Assisting external accountants with financial statements preparation for year-end filing and audit
You’ll work alongside experienced finance professionals who understand both traditional accounting principles and modern financial technology. We believe in automating repetitive tasks and focusing our energy on value-adding analysis and insights.
Benefits
You’ll get a competitive salary, employer pension contributions, private healthcare and a generous annual vacation allowance. You’ll also be eligible to receive shares in the company, at nominal cost, to ensure you share in the value we’re creating together.
We’ll provide you with all the equipment you need, including laptop, monitor and a desk + chair (if you need it). You’ll need a fast internet connection and a quiet place to work.
We’re an equal opportunity employer, and we don’t discriminate against people on any basis.
About you
- AAT qualified (Level 3 or 4) or 3+ years equivalent experience in a similar role
- Strong experience with cloud-based accounting software, such as Xero or QuickBooks
- Proficient in creating and managing complex spreadsheets and financial reports
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
- Strong communication skills and comfortable in a remote-first environment
- Experience with process improvement and automation is highly valued
Prior experience in the legal sector is not required, but a willingness to learn about our industry is essential.
How to apply
Please email recruitment@juno.legal with the subject line “Assistant Accountant” and include:
- An outline of why you want to work at Juno in this role
- A brief description of how you’ve used technology or automation to improve a work process in your current or previous roles
- An up-to-date CV outlining your current / recent professional experience, and a brief summary of what you did in each role + how it’s relevant to us at Juno
- Your salary expectations and notice period (if any)
Recruitment agencies
Please don’t send us CVs for this role, we will delete them automatically without reading.
