The role and team
Role title: Junior Accountant
Department: Finance/Accounting
Location: Simmons & Simmons Brussels office
Reports to: Accountant
What will you do?
•Day to day accounting: AP, AR, Cash journals, expenses, billing
•Preparation of payment batches in our accounting software.
•Liaising with PA’s, matter handler/partners and group billing team
•Month-end and year-end closing activities
•VAT administration (monthly filings and quarterly declarations in OneGate)
•Testing and implementing new accounting software
•Credit control support
•Invoice drafting and submission
•Printing, scanning and filing documents
What we’re looking for?
•Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
•Experience in a legal or professional service company (Partners structure) is a plus.
•Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, IT-literate.
•Dutch or French mother tongue and good knowledge of English.
•Well organized, proactive, service minded and flexible.
•Accurate and analytical with attention to details.
•You are a team player with a healthy business attitude and positive vibes.
Why Simmons & Simmons?
Simmons & Simmons is a place where dynamic minds thrive. Our culture is built on work that matters, you will work on inspirational and thought-provoking projects, using your influence to create a positive impact for our clients, society and the planet. We also ensure that everyone’s voice is heard from day one, irrespective of job title, qualification, or background. You will be encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that can drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will be provided with a platform to excel, enabling you to exceed your career ambitions and do things you never thought were possible.
Some key information
•We offer a competitive package including meal vouchers, medical insurance and pension contribution.
•Our office is well disserved with easy access by public transportation.
•Our global skills academy provides our people, regardless of their role and location, with excellent learning opportunities (including live workshops, podcasts, short videos and practical learning experiences).
•We bring together the best legal advice from our established legal teams with non-traditional capabilities via Simmons & Simmons Solutions that enhance, expand and differentiate the Simmons offering.
•We are proud to rank as a top 30 Employer for Working Families and a top 25 Employer for Social Mobility.
•We have a range of social and sports committees, summer and winter parties and monthly get togethers.
•We have a range of diversity networks to connect people and celebrate our differences which is integral to our inclusive culture.