Legal Accounts Assistant

I am representing my client in the legal industry, who is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their team. This is a permanent position offering a rewarding opportunity to provide vital support to the Finance Manager and assist in the efficient running of financial services.

As an Accounts Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the operation of the firm's accounting system.
• Conducting daily banking and managing reconciliations to ensure timely completion.
• Processing postings on accounts and case management systems.
• Raising private client and Legal Aid invoices, including assisting with monthly billing submissions.
• Handling client-to-office transfers and executing telegraphic transfers.
• Managing purchase invoices and assisting clients with card payments.
• Ensuring closed accounts are authorised and balanced before archiving.
• Supporting credit control operations and updating financial reports in Excel.

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 1 year of practical accounting experience.
• A working knowledge of accounting principles; familiarity with Solicitors Accounts Rules is a plus.
• Experience in purchase and sales ledger management, reconciliation, and financial systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (medium-level skills required).
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

• £25,000 - £30,000
• 33 days holiday, including public holidays.
• Pension scheme.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional to join a growing team in a dynamic and rewarding role within the legal industry. If you would like to explore this role further, I'd be happy to discuss it in detail.

Randstad Business Support acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Business Support is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.