Accounts Assistant

Holmes and Hills LLP; Essex; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for those looking to kickstart their career in accounts, providing hands-on training alongside experienced colleagues. You will handle various accounting tasks, ensuring compliance with SRA Accounts Rules while delivering high-quality services to clients. The firm fosters a collaborative environment with modern workspaces and regular social events, making it an exciting place to grow professionally. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for finance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee assistance program

24/7 virtual GP services

Death in service benefit

Retail discounts

Optional medical insurance

Medicash benefits after one year

Unum Dental benefits after one year

Qualifications

• Proficiency in computer use, especially MS Excel.
• Preferably working towards an AAT qualification.

Responsibilities

• Processing office bank transactions and coding invoices.
• Completing month-end spreadsheets and supporting BACS runs.
• Assisting with Barclaycard statement postings.

Skills

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Reliability

Communication skills

IT literacy

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

The Role

Accounts Assistant

Holmes and Hills is a large and growing regional law firm based in East Anglia, with seven offices across Essex and Suffolk, including the 14,000 sq ft A12 Commercial Hub at J25 of the A12. Our team of 200 legal professionals works in partnership with clients to deliver proactive legal services through personal relationships. We act as trusted advisors to individuals, businesses, and local authorities, taking the time to understand clients' objectives and providing practical advice in a personal and accessible manner.

The Role

We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our team. You will work alongside experienced colleagues who will provide on-the-job training, enabling you to handle high-volume accounting duties and deliver high-quality, timely services to our fee-earning teams and clients. You will perform various accounting tasks in compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules and Code of Conduct.

This role is ideal for someone interested in starting a career in accounts. Some prior accounts knowledge or experience is advantageous but not essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing office bank transactions, including coding invoices, posting, and filing invoices.
• Handling card payments and processing all card payment postings.
• Posting GEVUs and paying through suppliers for Dye & Durham / Index / PALI / Xpress Legal Searches.
• Posting GEVUs and paying for Counsel's Fees.
• Paying PI Onecall Invoices.
• Running monthly interest scans (Part 1).
• Completing month-end spreadsheets.
• Assisting with Barclaycard statement transaction postings and training others as needed.
• Supporting end-of-day BACS / FPN runs.
• Covering purchase ledger and stationery orders as required.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Proficiency in computer use, especially MS Excel.
• Preferably working towards an AAT qualification.

Skills and Attributes:

• High attention to detail.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Team player with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Accuracy in work and ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Awareness of deadlines and timescales.
• IT literacy, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.

What We Offer

Holmes & Hills provides a collaborative, modern workspace with open-plan areas, working pods, and breakout zones. We organize regular networking and social events and hold all-office gatherings at least twice annually. Our benefits package includes access to an employee assistance program, 24/7 virtual GP services, death in service, retail discounts, optional medical insurance at group rates, and after one year, Medicash and Unum Dental benefits.