I am currently recruiting for an experienced Legal Accounts Assistant to join a friendly Accounts team of 3 supporting the day to day running of a busy solicitor practice. As the Legal Accounts Assistant you will be working to a high level of accuracy, often under pressure and/or time constraints.

You’ll be responsible for a broad range of standard legal accounts tasks, ensuring compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and working collaboratively with the rest of the accounts team.

Legal Accounts Assistant Responsibilities:

• Processing entries into the firm’s accounts systems
• Reconciling client and office bank accounts daily
• Checking and processing bills
• Liaising with lawyers and to ensure accurate financial transactions
• Managing client payments for invoices and resolving related queries
• Supporting colleagues within the accounts team and providing cover during absences
• Ability to prioritise work due to the ever-changing work flows. This can, at times, be a demanding and fast paced roll.

Qualifications and personal attributes:

• Essential – minimum 3+ years in an Accounts role (in a legal field desirable)
• AAT Accounting Level 4 or equivalent
• 2 x A Level or equivalent, preferably in a relevant subject
• Confident in using Office applications; Microsoft Excel and Word
• Knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules
• Strong organisational skills and communication
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Working hours: Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 5.00 pm 5 days a week with one hour for lunch, fully office based role. Please apply today, this role is offering excellent benefits, competitive salary and career development and progression.