Account Manager Legal

The City Recruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded legal firm in London is looking for a Legal Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic finance team. In this hybrid role, you'll support the Finance Director and help manage client accounts, performing key financial tasks. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years’ experience in legal accounts and a strong understanding of Solicitors’ Accounts Rules and VAT regulations. This position offers the chance for career development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in legal accounts.
• Knowledge of Solicitors’ Accounts Rules (SARs) and VAT regulations.
• Experience in residential and/or commercial property.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Finance Director and legal teams.
• Monitor client accounts, checking receipts, and updating fee earners.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations (client and office accounts).
• Process BACS, CHAPS, and international transfers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to prioritise conflicting deadlines

Proficiency in MS Excel and Word

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