Legal Accounts Clerk

We're seeking an experienced Accounts Clerk to support daily financial operations, working closely with the Finance Director to manage payments, bank reconciliations, and maintain client accounts. This role requires strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and a solid background in accounting processes.

Client Details

Our client is a reputable law firm serving Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, and beyond, known for its comprehensive range of legal services across both commercial and private client sectors. They have a strong track record in areas like personal injury, clinical negligence, wills and probate, property law, and corporate dispute resolution. This firm is also among a select few offering specialized support with shotgun revocation applications nationwide. Committed to providing creative and cost-effective solutions, the team prides itself on building long-term client relationships and effectively resolving complex legal matters.

Description

• Payment Processing: Manage and process client and office payments, including office account transfers. Handle fee earner queries and requests promptly and efficiently

• Bank Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile bank accounts, statements, and petty cash to ensure accuracy in transactions and compliance with financial standards

• Ledger Management and Compliance: Maintain and monitor office and client ledgers daily, ensuring data is accurately updated in the accounts case management system and compliant with Solicitor Accounting Rules

• Account Balance Management: Monitor and manage residual client account balances, ensuring alignment with financial protocols

• Invoice and Expense Management: Process and manage invoices for counsel, experts, and third parties, ensuring timely payment. Accurately calculate and record interest on client funds as needed

• Payroll and Employee Reimbursements: Collaborate with HR and external accountants to process staff salaries, manage mileage payments, and ensure accurate payroll records

• Internal Controls and Documentation: Keep organized systems of internal control, including filing, digital records, and reporting sheets, with regular updates to ensure data security and accessibility

• Financial Reporting: Produce daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports for Senior Directors. Assist with quarterly and year-end VAT return submissions, working closely with the Finance Director

• Billing Accuracy and Training: Proactively review and process staff billing for accuracy, providing training on accounting procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency

• Purchase Ledger and Supplier Management: Oversee the purchase ledger, liaising with HR to confirm payment authorizations, and manage relationships with suppliers, pension providers, accountants, and banks

• Client Interactions and Bank Transactions: Process client payments by phone or in person, manage foreign transfers, and perform banking activities as required

• Administrative Duties: Complete general administrative tasks, including photocopying, scanning, and organizing documents to support finance operations

Profile

Previous experience checking completion statements, generating management reports, and submitting digital VAT data is preferred but not required. Training will be provided in these areas.

This role is essential in maintaining efficient and compliant financial operations within the company and requires a meticulous, organized approach.

Job Offer

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking