Accounts Admin

Search Consultancy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Consultancy is seeking an Accounts Admin in Leeds to support the finance team and ensure financial processes run smoothly. If you enjoy numbers and accuracy, you’ll be part of a supportive team delivering high‑level service to clients.

You will handle daily reconciliations, transfers, petty cash, posting bills and respond to accounts queries, with opportunities to develop Excel skills and work across the firm.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cashier, or in a legal environment using a case management system, is preferred.
• Desirable understanding of the SRA Accounts Rules.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, and familiarity with accounting software.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Confident working independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Completing daily bank reconciliations.
• Managing a high volume of electronic transfers in and out of the firm.
• Handling petty cash.
• Posting bills.
• Making payments to search providers, brokers and insurance indemnity providers.
• Processing expense payments.
• Raising and banking cheques.
• Responding to general accounts queries.

Skills

Organised

Reliable

Eye for detail

Relationship building

Independent worker

Team player

Tools

MS Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Accounts Admin

If you enjoy working with numbers, take pride in getting the details right, and like being part of a supportive team, this could be the role for you. This is a busy and varied role where you'll play an important part in keeping financial processes running smoothly, by handling a range of accounts duties and helping deliver the high level of service clients expect.

About the role

This is a busy, varied role where no two days will look quite the same. You'll be an important part of the Accounts team, helping to keep things running smoothly and making sure colleagues and clients get the service they expect.

You'll work with people across the firm and get involved in a wide range of accounts tasks. It's a great opportunity to build your experience, take responsibility for your work, and become part of a team that supports each other. If you're confident with numbers, have a sharp eye for detail and enjoy working with others, this could be a great next step for you.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Completing daily bank reconciliations
• Managing a high volume of electronic transfers in and out of the firm
• Handling petty cash
• Posting bills
• Making payments to search providers, brokers and insurance indemnity providers
• Processing expense payments
• Raising and banking cheques
• Responding to general accounts queries

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who's organised, reliable and has a good eye for detail. You'll enjoy supporting colleagues across the firm, take pride in getting things right, and play an important part in keeping things moving. You'll also:

• Have some legal cashier experience, although candidates with experience working in a legal environment using a case management system who are looking to move into a cashier role will also be considered
• Ideally have an understanding of the SRA Accounts Rules
• Have strong Microsoft Office skills, including a high standard of Excel, and familiarity with accounting software
• Have the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels
• Have the confidence to work independently and as part of a team
• Have strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy

If you're looking for a role where you can use your skills, take responsibility, and be part of a friendly team, we'd love to hear from you.

Perks that make a difference

We want you to enjoy your career with us and feel supported along the way. Here are some of the benefits you can expect as part of the team:

• 24 days' annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service, as well as your birthday off and an extra day at Christmas. You can also buy additional leave through the holiday purchase scheme.
• Competitive pension contribution
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity schemes
• Healthcare cash plan to help with everyday health costs
• Free flu jabs
• Bi-annual heart health checks
• Paid counselling and menopause support
• Financial wellbeing sessions and holistic therapies
• January wellbeing month

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.