Accounts Assistant

Reed; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly team environment

Exposure to varied finance role

Career progression support

Stability and growth

Job summary

Reed is recruiting an Accounts Assistant in Wolverhampton to join a growing law firm with offices in Wolverhampton and Birmingham. You will support billing, reconciliations, payments and general finance administration, helping maintain accurate records and smooth day-to-day operations.

This role suits someone early in their career with at least 1 year in Accounts Payable/Receivable, eager to learn from experienced finance professionals and develop in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year's experience in Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
• Bank reconciliations, payments and invoice processing experience.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing client and office account transactions.
• Processing payments, receipts and bank reconciliations.
• Supporting fee earners with billing and financial queries.
• Raising invoices and allocating incoming payments.
• Assisting with Legal Aid billing and general finance administration.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with company procedures.
• Undertake any other general ad-hoc duties as required

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: Wolverhampton

Salary: £26,500 - £27,000

Top of the range will be offered to a candidate with at least 1 year of experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

Join a growing law firm with locations in Wolverhampton and Birmingham as an Accounts Assistant. This role is ideal for someone with experience in accounts who can support with billing, reconciliations, payments, and general finance administration. This is a fantastic opportunity to become a key player in the day-to-day operations of the finance function in a supportive and professional environment. This position is particularly suitable for someone early in their career, as the company is eager to support their development and offers the opportunity to learn from experienced finance professionals

Responsibilities Will Include:

• Managing client and office account transactions.
• Processing payments, receipts and bank reconciliations.
• Supporting fee earners with billing and financial queries.
• Raising invoices and allocating incoming payments.
• Assisting with Legal Aid billing and general finance administration.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with company procedures.
• Undertake any other general ad-hoc duties as required

Ideally, You Will:

• Have a minimum of 1 year's experience within an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
• Be confident with bank reconciliations, payments, and invoice processing.
• Have strong communication skills and be comfortable building relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Have strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Be able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively as part of a team.

Benefits:

• Join a growing and supportive law firm with a friendly team environment.
• Gain exposure to a varied finance role with opportunities to develop your skills.
• Play an important role within the business and contribute to its continued success.
• Benefit from a stable, long-term opportunity where your contribution will be genuinely valued and they will support your career progression!