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Accounts Assistant

Robert Half
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 24 days
Location

Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF2 8TY

Salary

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Robert Half is recruiting an Accounts Assistant for a solicitors' office in Wakefield City Centre.
  • The role offers a salary range of £26,000 - £28,000 and is fully office-based.
  • Candidates should have a strong background in accounting, with experience in the legal sector being advantageous but not essential.
  • Key responsibilities include bank reconciliations, managing shared mailboxes, processing payments, and collaborating with solicitors.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, proficiency in IT tools, and excellent organisational skills are required for this position.

Robert Half is delighted to partner with a well-established solicitors' office in Wakefield City Centre to recruit an Accounts Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team, support smooth business operations, and contribute to a key function within the finance department. The salary range for this role is £26,000 - £28,000

Please note: This is a fully office-based role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out bank reconciliations, ensuring appropriate follow-up actions are taken promptly.
  • Monitor and manage shared mailboxes, ensuring all requests are dealt with efficiently and in a timely manner.
  • Process incoming and outgoing payments with accuracy.
  • Post bills and invoices accurately into the financial system.
  • Manage nominal ledger entries as required.
  • Collaborate with solicitors on ad hoc tasks or requests for information.

Requirements:

  • A strong background in accounting (experience within the legal sector is advantageous but not essential).
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Proficiency in IT tools, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines effectively.

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.