Account Assistant

Workforce Recruitment; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Twickenham is seeking a dedicated Accounts Assistant to support their finance team. The role involves managing daily accounting tasks and provides an excellent opportunity for professional development. Ideal candidates will have previous finance experience, attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit. Join a supportive environment aimed at your career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Opportunity for professional development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounting or finance support role.
• Good understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience in any accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily banking and bank reconciliations.
• Processing supplier invoices and preparing payment runs.
• Handling client account transactions including payments and receipts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

AAT qualification or working towards it

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Sage

Xero

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Reporting to: Finance Manager / Head of Finance

Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (9:00 am – 5:30 pm)

About the Company

Our client is a highly successful and well-established law firm based in Twickenham, known for delivering exceptional legal services across a wide range of practice areas. With a strong reputation built on integrity, professionalism, and client care, they are seeking a dedicated Accounts Assistant to join their finance team and support the smooth running of daily financial operations.

Role Overview

The Accounts Assistant will be a key member of the finance department, responsible for supporting the team in managing day-to-day accounting tasks. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous finance experience in a professional services or legal environment who is looking to join a reputable firm and grow within a supportive team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with daily banking and bank reconciliations
• Processing supplier invoices and preparing payment runs
• Monitoring and reconciling client and office accounts in line with SRA Accounts Rules
• Handling client account transactions, including payments and receipts
• Preparing and issuing client bills under fee earner instruction
• Credit control and assisting with debt recovery processes
• Assisting with month-end procedures and financial reporting
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
• Liaising with fee earners and partners regarding billing and account queries
• Supporting the Finance Manager with ad hoc tasks and projects

Requirements

• Previous experience in an accounting or finance support role
• Good understanding of accounting principles
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Experience in any Accounting software, e.g. Sage, Xero, Liberate, SAP etc
• Experience working within a law firm or professional services environment
• Familiarity with SRA Accounts Rules
• Experience using legal accounting software (e.g., LEAP, SOS, or similar)
• AAT qualification or working towards it
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity for professional development and career progression
• Convenient Twickenham location, close to public transport

How to Apply

If you are a detail-oriented finance professional looking to contribute to a prestigious legal firm, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a brief cover note outlining your relevant experience.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Administrative

• Industries

  Accounting

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