Accounts Assistant

Join a forward-thinking legal practice where your financial expertise can truly make a difference. Our client is a dynamic, reputable law firm known for delivering exceptional legal services and maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity within the legal sector.

Salary/Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Full attendance bonus
• Discretionary performance-related bonus
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

About your next employer

This is a well-established legal practice specialising in a broad range of legal services, with a strong reputation for client care and compliance. Operating within a busy, multi-disciplinary team, they utilise cutting-edge legal accounting software and are committed to maintaining compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules. The firm boasts a supportive, team-focused environment that values accuracy and professionalism, with a manageable team size and plenty of opportunity for growth.

About you

• Previous experience in legal accounts or within a professional services environment, preferably familiar with Solicitors Accounts Rules
• Exceptional attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information
• Efficient in managing workload during busy month-end and year-end periods
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and communicate effectively

What you'll do

• Manage client and office ledgers, ensuring all transactions are accurately processed
• Perform regular bank reconciliations for all accounts to confirm exact matches
• Handle electronic transactions and bank payments with precision
• Allocate incoming funds correctly to client files and cross-reference accordingly
• Process cheques, cash, bank deposits, and supplier payments
• Post and review invoices and client bills, ensuring compliance and accuracy
• Review completion statements for property transactions, verifying financial correctness
• Record disbursements such as searches and third-party fees, reconciling as needed
• Maintain tidy, audit-ready digital financial records
• Support credit control efforts by monitoring aged debtors
• Handle accounts queries from fee earners and clients professionally and efficiently