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Legal Accounts Assistant - Hybrid / Shepton Mallet or Bristol
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are recruiting on behalf of our client, a forward-thinking law firm that combines modern technology with traditional customer service.
Location: Shepton Mallet or Bristol
Job type: Hybrid
Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Reporting to: Accounts Manager
Salary: £ 23,000 upwards, depending on experience
Job role
Our client prides themselves on providing a seamless accounts service to their lawyers and therefore you will play a highly visible role having regular contact with the Directors and Heads of Department taking responsibility for financial operations whilst also working closely with Accounts Manager and supported by an Apprentice Accounts Assistant.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Day to day processing and auto reconciliation of the Client and Office accounts inline with SAR and VAT regulations
Ensuring all work is dealt with efficiently to include; Client Receipts and Payments, Office Receipts and Payments, Billing, Supplier and Nominal Ledgers, checking Completion Packs and end of day balancing and reporting
Running account reports as required
Administration of online banking system
Ensure any work issues or problems are dealt with immediately and reported to Accounts Manager
Answering telephone calls efficiently
Assisting the firm with adhering to Solicitors Accounts Rules
Ensuring compliance with the firms policies and procedures
What you will need
- 3 years previous experience
AAT or similar qualification preferred
Experience dealing with daily accounting
Experience dealing with WIP, billing and credit control
Experience with cashflows, trial balances, management accounts and report analysis preferred
Knowledge of legal terminology
Knowledge of the SRA Accounts Rules
Experience working with accounting and case management software
Benefits
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, your birthday off and an additional company holiday.
Flexible working arrangements.
Health & well-being benefits, including mental health services and free eye tests.
Family-friendly policies and a positive, people-first culture.
- Competitive salary depending on experience
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This is an opportunity to be part of a firm that genuinely values its employees, ensuring both client service excellence and a balanced, supportive working environment.
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