Adele Carr Recruitment are on the lookout for a highly motivated and detail-focused Finance Assistant to join a dynamic and rapidly growing legal practice on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop specialist experience within legal accounts and client money management.

This role sits within a high-performing finance team and reports directly to the Financial Controller, offering strong exposure to regulated legal accounting processes and the opportunity to build a long-term career within a progressive and forward-thinking firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Process high-volume daily payments, receipts, and bank transfers accurately and efficiently
• Manage and reconcile transactions across banking channels including CHAPS, BACS, Faster Payments, and Next Day Faster Payments
• Ensure full compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and internal audit standards
• Maintain accuracy across client and office accounts, including client-to-office transfers
• Raise, process, and post client and office billing in line with procedures

Challenges of the Role

• Operating effectively in a fast-moving and regulated environment
• Managing multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional accuracy
• Handling high-volume transactions with strict compliance requirements
• Working to tight deadlines and responding quickly to business needs
• Balancing competing demands in a structured but busy workflow

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Confident communicator with the ability to engage at all levels
• Previous experience in a finance or accounts role (essential)
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and accounting systems
• Understanding of banking processes (CHAPS, BACS, Faster Payments) desirable
• Experience in legal finance or client money environments advantageous but not essential

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £30,000 - £32,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working model (with flexible working arrangements available)
• Full training in legal accounts and SRA compliance
• Opportunity to develop specialist experience within regulated finance

If you are interested in this role please contact us to discuss further or send a copy of your CV to