Accounts Assistant

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression

Training

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited is recruiting an Accounts Assistant for a well-established legal practice in Portsmouth. You will support day-to-day financial operations within the Accounts team, balancing client and office accounts and liaising with lawyers.

The role requires an AAT Level 2 or similar and offers a stable, office-based environment with regular hours and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 2 or similar qualification.
• Full-time role, office-based in Portsmouth.

Responsibilities

• Processing entries into the firm's accounts systems.
• Daily reconciliation of client and office bank accounts.
• Checking and processing bills.
• Managing client payments and resolving payment-related queries.
• Liaising with lawyers to ensure accurate financial transactions.
• Mon - Fri (8.30 am - 5 pm)

Education

AAT Level 2 or similar

Job description

Accounts Assistant

£27,000 - £30,000 + Progression + Training + Full-time

Portsmouth

Do you have your AAT Level 2 or similar and are looking to build your career within a well-established and respected legal practice offering a friendly working environment and long-term stability?

On offer is the opportunity to join a well-established law firm as part of a friendly and supportive Accounts team. You will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the practice, working closely with lawyers and the wider Accounts team.

This varied role will involve processing financial entries, reconciling client and office bank accounts, checking and processing bills, managing client payments and ensuring transactions are completed accurately and in accordance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules.

This role would suit someone who has their AAT Level 2 or similar and is looking for a long-term, office-based opportunity within a respected legal practice.

The Role:

• Processing entries into the firm's accounts systems
• Daily reconciliation of client and office bank accounts
• Checking and processing bills
• Managing client payments and resolving payment-related queries
• Liaising with lawyers to ensure accurate financial transactions
• Mon - Fri (8.30 am - 5 pm)

The Person:

• AAT Level 2 or similar
• Looking for a full-time role
• Commutable to Portsmouth
• Reference: BBBH27477A

Keywords: Legal Accounts Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Legal Cashier, Legal Accounts, Solicitors Accounts, AAT, AAT Level 2, ACCA, Solicitors Accounts Rules, Client Accounts, Office Accounts, Bank Reconciliation, Legal Practice, Portsmouth, Hampshire

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications and skill set.