Accounts Assistant

Horwich Farrelly

Manchester

Hybrid

GBP 24,000 - 30,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Holiday buy scheme

Life Insurance

Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Digital GP services

Pension Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption

Hybrid & Flexible Working Options

Discounted Gym Membership

Employee Discount Hub

Flu & Eyecare Vouchers

Job summary

Horwich Farrelly in Manchester (MediaCityUK) invites applications for an Accounts Assistant. The role is in a high-volume transactional finance team, handling processing of financial transactions, reviewing invoices on the firm’s accounting software, and providing billing support to Fee Earners.

Hybrid working is available. Ideal candidates will have experience in transactional accounts, attention to detail, and proficiency with MS Office; Aderant knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

Previous experience in high-volume transactional accounts is preferred.
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word).
Experience in a legal context is a plus.

Responsibilities

Process financial transactions and review invoices in the firm's accounting software.
Provide billing assistance to Fee Earners.
Review and process client account payments in line with regulations.
Monitor bank and credit card transactions.

Tools

Aderant

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Manchester – Salford Media City - Hybrid

Permanent

About HF

People. Not just lawyers

We’re not your typical law firm – we’re people with a passion for helping our clients and each other achieve the best possible outcomes. We are leading legal advisers to the insurance and commercial sectors across the UK & Ireland, known for our innovation, client focus, and long-lasting relationships. We do things differently, with a forward-thinking approach built around our clients’ needs, supported by cutting-edge technology and a culture built around people from a wide range of backgrounds who are taking an equally wide range of routes to building their careers in law.

Due to an increase in instructions, our Finance department is looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to work within our transactional finance team on a permanent basis, primarily working from home or from our office in MediaCityUK. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to enhance their career in Finance, we welcome applications from anyone who has previous transactional finance experience and if that includes knowledge of Aderant, even better! You will aid the wider Accounts team via the accurate processing of financial transactions and reviewing invoices onto the firm’s accounting software as well as providing billing assistance to our Fee Earners. You will review and process client account payments in line with SRA Solicitor Account rules and regulations as well as monitoring bank and credit card transactions.

This is what the Hiring Manager, Ian, says about the role; “We are currently in an exciting period of change as a firm, with some recent new acquisitions joining HF, providing new and exciting challenges. These changes provide opportunities for learning and developing new skills within our very fast paced but friendly team.”

What do I need?

You will have previous of working within a high-volume transactional Accounts position, with experience preferable within a Legal setting. Ideally you will have experience using Aderant with excellent attention to detail and exceptional organisational and interpersonal skills. You will also be competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word. With the ability to work under pressure and produce accurate output. With a Team player attitude and the ability to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment!

We are not your stereotypical corporate law firm. We have a relaxed dress code; you can be yourself at work. We offer hybrid working meaning you only have to come into the office once or twice a month, (after successfully completing your training). Although if you want to see us more, that’s also fine! We continue to place a firm emphasis on investing in our people and promoting internally, we are always looking to invest and grow our people.

What’s in it for you?

Apart from the competitive salary you’d expect, our package of benefits reflects our values of partnership, innovation, and being real people. We’re committed to creating a dynamic workplace where everyone feels supported, empowered, and part of our success.

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