Accounts Assistant

Lester Aldridge; England; Presencial; GBP 26.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Perkbox discounts

Career development

Pension scheme

Descripción de la vacante

Lester Aldridge is seeking a proactive Accounts Assistant to join our busy Finance team in the United Kingdom. You will support day-to-day financial operations within a professional legal environment, emphasizing accuracy, discretion and reliability.

Responsibilities include client payments, bank reconciliations, posting disbursements and assisting with client bills. The role requires strong numeracy, good organisation and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining confidentiality.

Formación

• GCSEs in English and Maths are required.
• Experience in professional services or a legal environment is desirable.
• Strong numerical ability and attention to detail are essential.
• Team-focused with excellent communication skills and strong organisational skills.
• Professional, confidential approach with the ability to work under pressure.

Responsabilidades

• Manage client account payments, including currency transactions, following internal approval procedures.
• Reconcile client bank accounts, including foreign currency accounts.
• Sort and distribute daily post across sub-teams.
• Handle cheque receipts, banking preparation, petty cash, and cheque writing.
• Process client account receipts (BACS/CHAPS/credit card) using accounting systems and online banking, ensuring compliance with Solicitors’ Accounts Rules.
• Upload matter-related disbursements and run interest calculations as needed.
• Assist with preparation of client bills for property teams, ensuring alignment with firm policies.
• Manage time transfers, write-offs, and general finance queries via phone and email.
• Provide holiday and sickness cover across Accounts sub-team, including purchase ledger tasks.

Conocimientos

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Accounting systems

Educación

GCSEs in English & Maths

Herramientas

Accounting software

Descripción del empleo

We’re seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our busy Finance team, providing essential support across a range of legal accounting functions. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong numeracy and organisation skills to develop their career in a professional and fast-paced legal environment.

About the Role

As an Accounts Assistant , you will play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day financial operations. Your responsibilities will include:

Managing client account payments, including currency transactions, following internal approval procedures.

Reconciling client bank accounts, including foreign currency accounts.

Sorting and distributing daily post across sub-teams.

Handling cheque receipts, banking preparation, petty cash, and cheque writing.

Processing client account receipts (BACS/CHAPS/credit card) using accounting systems and online banking, ensuring compliance with Solicitors’ Accounts Rules.

Uploading matter-related disbursements and running interest calculations as needed.

Assisting with preparation of client bills for property teams, ensuring they align with firm policies.

Managing time transfers, write-offs, and general finance queries via phone and email.

Providing holiday and sickness cover across the Accounts sub-team, including purchase ledger tasks.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a reliable and adaptable individual with:

GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

Experience in professional services or a legal environment (desirable).

Strong numerical ability and attention to detail.

A team-focused attitude with excellent communication skills.

Solid organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage competing deadlines.

A self-motivated, professional and flexible approach to work.

The ability to work confidentially, under pressure, and with tact and discretion.

Confidence using Microsoft Office and accounting systems.

A willingness to learn and develop within the role.

What We Offer

We believe in rewarding our team for their hard work and dedication. Our benefits include:

A supportive and collaborative working environment.

Comprehensive training and career development opportunities.

22 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.

Access to Perkbox , offering a wide range of discounts and wellness perks.

Competitive salary package and pension scheme.