Account Manager Legal

The City Recruiter; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected legal firm is seeking an experienced Legal Accounts Assistant to join their busy Accounts Department. This role involves providing essential support to the Finance Director and legal teams, with a focus on legal accounts. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in legal accounts, a strong understanding of Solicitors’ Accounts Rules, and knowledge of AML regulations. This position offers a hybrid working model and genuine career development opportunities within a supportive finance team.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Supportive finance team

Genuine scope for progression

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in legal accounts.
• Strong understanding of Solicitors’ Accounts Rules (SARs) and VAT regulations.
• Knowledge of AML regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Finance Director and legal teams.
• Monitor client accounts, check receipts, and update fee earners.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to prioritise conflicting deadlines

Proficiency in MS Excel and Word

Systems-oriented with strong organisational skills

Ability to work flexibly under high volumes and tight deadlines

Job description

Legal Accounts Assistant (Legal Cashier) – London | Hybrid Working

Experience Required :

3+ years’ experience in legal accounts.

Location :

London / Home Working

Start Date : ASAP

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Cashier to join a busy Accounts Department within a well regarded Legal 500 firm. The successful candidate will provide essential support to the Finance Director and legal teams, working as part of a highly organised and dynamic finance function.

The firm operates a hybrid working model, typically requiring 2 to 3 days per week in the office, with remaining days worked from home. This is an excellent role for someone seeking to develop their career within a supportive and growing team. While accountancy qualifications are not essential, property experience is required .

Key Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise conflicting deadlines
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Word
• Systems-oriented with strong organisational skills
• Ability to work flexibly under high volumes and tight deadlines

Essential Knowledge

• Strong understanding of Solicitors’ Accounts Rules (SARs) and VAT regulations
• Knowledge of AML regulations

Essential Experience

• Experience in residential and / or commercial property
• Monitoring client accounts, checking receipts, and updating fee earners
• Daily bank reconciliations (client and office accounts)
• Ensuring compliance with firm policies and SARs
• Processing BACS, CHAPS, Faster Payments & international transfers
• Posting transactions to the case management system
• Managing office receipts, payments, and client-to-office transfers
• Assisting with aged debt management
• Processing bills and uploading disbursements
• Supporting finance-related projects (inactive matters, residual balances, file storage)
• Maintaining organised electronic financial records
• Resolving account queries and liaising with fee earners regarding ledger balances

Why This Role?

• Join respected Legal 500 firm with a strong reputation
• Supportive finance team that encourages development
• Genuine scope for progression as the team grows
• Flexible hybrid working
• Dynamic environment where no two days look the same