Accounting Assistant (m/w/d)

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.  

The Accounting Assistant is an integral part of Latham’s dynamic Financial Accounting team and will be responsible for supporting Germany-wide accounting by performing administrative and clerical accounting duties involving calculations, verifications, and postings. This role will be located in our Frankfurt office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with all day-to-day tasks supporting the staff in the Accounting Department
• Answering routine questions and directing correspondence to the appropriate individual
• Processing and/or compiling financial data or records according to standard procedures and methods
• Preparing invoices for payment processes
• Assisting with preparation of payroll taxation on benefits in kind

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate knowledge of bookkeeping procedures such as posting, balancing, debits and credits, and journal entries
• Understand relevant local tax implications of travel expenses and benefits in kind
• Possess well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact and communicate effectively with people at all organisational levels of the firm 

And have:

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in German, good English communication skills, preferably
• Knowledge and proficiency in PC Applications, including spreadsheet software

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Pension plan
• Travel and meals allowance
• Disability insurance, personal accident insurance & life assurance
• Professional development programs
• Wellness programs (e.g. membership to HeadSpace, access to mental health services, well-being events, etc.)
• Sport courses and training
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are. 

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