Accounts Assistant

Holmes & Hills Solicitors; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm in Colchester is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their team. The role involves various accounting duties with on-the-job training provided. Ideal for those interested in an accounts function. Candidates must be computer literate, have confidence in using MS Excel, and work efficiently under pressure. The firm offers a collaborative work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Employee assistance programme

Virtual GP access 24/7

Death in service

Retail discount platform

Group discount for medical insurance

Health cash-back scheme after one year

Qualifications

• Computer literate with willingness to learn.
• Experience or knowledge in accounting advantageous.
• Ability to use MS Excel confidently.

Responsibilities

• Handle office bank transactions and file invoices.
• Process card payments and postings.
• Assist with end-of-day BACS/FPN run.
• Cover for Purchase Ledger and Stationery Order.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliable and punctual

Team Player

Good communication skills

Efficiency under pressure

Education

AAT qualification (preferable)

Tools

MS Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Vacancy

Holmes and Hills is a large and growing regional law firm with its heart in East Anglia. From seven offices across Essex and Suffolk. Our 200 legal industry professionals work in partnership with clients to provide truly proactive legal services through personal relationships.

Acting as a trusted advisor to individuals, businesses and local authorities, the solicitors and support staff at Holmes & Hills take the time to understand clients’ objectives before delivering practical advice through a personal and accessible approach.

THE ROLE

We are currently looking for someone to fill our Accounts Assistant role. In this role you will work alongside experienced team members who will provide you with on-the-job training, so you are able to work at high volume and provide a high quality and timely service to our fee-earning teams and ultimately our clients. You will deal with various accounting duties in accordance with the SRA Accounts Rules and Code of Conduct.

This role is an ideal starting role for someone who has a keen interest in working within an Accounts function. However, some accounts experience/knowledge is advantageous.

The day to day will include:

• Office bank – Code invoices / Post / File Invoices
• Take card payments and process all card payment postings.
• Dye & Durham / Index / PALI / Xpress Legal Searches – Post GEVU’s and pay the supplier.
• Counsels Fees – Post GEVU’s and pay through supplier.
• Pay PI Onecall Invoices
• Run monthly Interest Scans – Part 1.
• Complete month end spreadsheets
• Train and assist with Barclaycard statement transaction posting.
• Assist with End of day BACS / FPN Run
• Cover for Purchase Ledger.
• Cover for Stationery Order
• Other Ad hoc duties

WHAT EXPERIENCE DO I NEED?

• Computer literate
• Confidently able to use MS Excel
• Preferably working towards an AAT qualification

WHAT SKILLS SHOULD I HAVE?

• High level of attention to detail
• Reliable and punctual
• Team Player
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be accurate with work
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Awareness of deadlines and timescales
• IT literate, Word, Outlook and Excel.

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?

At Holmes & Hills we enjoy a collaborative, open plan, modern workspace with plenty of working pods and breakout areas. We arrange regular networking and social events and hold all-office get togethers at least twice a year.

Our benefits package is made up of benefits including access to an employee assistance programme, virtual GP access 24/7, death in service, a retail discount platform and optional medical insurance policies at group discount rates. After 1 years’ service employees automatically receive Medicash (a health cash-back scheme).

WHO WILL I BE WORKING WITH?

You will be working with 5 other members of the Accounts Team that consists of our Accounts Manager, 2 Legal Cashiers and 2 Accounts Assistants.

About Us

Holmes & Hills Solicitors is a large regional firm of solicitors with seven offices across Essex and Suffolk and over 200 legal professionals across a number of specialist departments. Holmes & Hills works in partnership with clients across East Anglia, including businesses, individuals, families and local authorities, to build long standing relationships, protect clients' interests and support clients' growth and development.

Working in partnership with businesses and individuals

Holmes & Hills' large team of legal experts work in partnership with individuals and organisations to provide them with truly proactive legal services through personal relationships. Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, we take the time to understand clients' needs and objectives before delivering practical advice through a personal and accessible approach.

Independently recognised as a leading law firm

Holmes & Hills Solicitors is independently recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners - two independent directories of the UK’s top law firms - as being a leading supplier of legal services in the region.

These accreditations give our clients the confidence that the legal advice and representation they receive from Holmes & Hills is some of the best available.

Our clients range from established and growing businesses whose brands are recognised and sold around the world and local authorities across the region, through to families and first-time home buyers.