Accounts Assistant

Andrew & Andrew Solicitors Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company events

Company pension

Job summary

A respected law practice in Portsmouth is seeking an experienced Legal Accounts Assistant to support their busy Accounts team. The role demands accuracy and the ability to handle a variety of legal accounting tasks under pressure. Applicants must have over 3 years of experience in an accounts role, ideally within the legal sector, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. The position offers a salary of £30,000. Candidates must submit their CV and cover letter to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years in an Accounts role, preferably in a legal field.
• Confident in using Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Processing entries into the firm’s accounts systems.
• Reconciling client and office bank accounts daily.
• Managing client payments for invoices and resolving related queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

AAT Accounting Level 4 or equivalent

2 x A Level or equivalent

Job description

Andrew & Andrew Solicitors is a highly regarded, well established Practice. The main office is at Portsmouth with satellite offices in Emsworth and Wickham. There are three Directors, with overall staffing level at 60. We specialise in residential conveyancing, wills and probate, personal injury and civil litigation to include contested probate and we have a newly opened family law department.

Job Description

We are currently seeking an experienced Legal Accounts Assistant to join our friendly Accounts team of 3 supporting the day to day running of a busy solicitor practice. As the Legal Accounts Assistant you will be working to a high level of accuracy, often under pressure and/or time constraints.

You’ll be responsible for a broad range of standard legal accounts tasks, ensuring compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and working collaboratively with the rest of the accounts team. Legal Accounts Assistant Responsibilities:

• Processing entries into the firm’s accounts systems
• Reconciling client and office bank accounts daily
• Checking and processing bills
• Liaising with lawyers and to ensure accurate financial transactions
• Managing client payments for invoices and resolving related queries
• Supporting colleagues within the accounts team and providing cover during absences
• Ability to prioritise work due to the ever-changing work flows. This can, at times, be a demanding and fast paced roll.

Qualifications and personal attributes:

• Essential – minimum 3+ years in an Accounts role (in a legal field desirable)
• AAT Accounting Level 4 or equivalent
• 2 x A Level or equivalent, preferably in a relevant subject
• Confident in using Office applications; Microsoft Excel and Word
• Knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules
• Strong organisational skills and communication
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Previous Applicants need not apply.

Working hours: Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 5.00 pm 5 days a week with one hour for lunch.

Work location – Unfortunately, we are unable to offer hybrid or part-time for this role, due to the nature of the work.

Place of work: Portsmouth Office

Benefits & Salary

• Salary £30,000.00 depending on experience
• Company events
• Company pension

To apply please forward your CV and a covering letter including salary expectations, notice period/availability to [e-mail]

Alternatively, please write to – Andrew Wisniewski, Andrew & Andrew Solicitors, Atlantic House, 114 Kingston Crescent, Portsmouth PO2 8AL