Accounts Assistant / Accounts Administrator

TSR-Legal; Devizes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

TSR Legal seeks an Accounts Assistant or Accounts Administrator to join its Wiltshire firm in Devizes. The role offers involvement in day-to-day accounts tasks and liaising across departments, with responsibilities aligned to client accounts and conveyancing transactions.

Open to varying levels of experience, the position promises development within legal finance and client account management. You will support the accounts team, process transactions, maintain client ledgers, assist with payments

Qualifications

• Good numerical ability and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage priorities.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Professional and approachable manner with strong communication.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of the firm’s accounts function.
• Process financial transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Manage and record client account transactions and ledgers.
• Assist with online banking and payment processing.
• Post disbursements, costs, fees and monies received or paid.
• Support month-end processes and reporting.

Skills

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

IT skills

Excel

Tools

SRA Accounts Rules

Job description

Accounts Assistant / Accounts Administrator – Devizes

TSR Legal are delighted to be working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Wiltshire who are looking to strengthen their accounts team with the appointment of an Accounts Assistant or Accounts Administrator.

Devizes | Full-time | Permanent | Salary dependent on experience

The firm is open to considering candidates at different levels, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within legal accounts, as well as someone who already has a strong understanding of legal finance and client accounts.

The Role

Working as part of a supportive and busy accounts team, you will provide financial and administrative support across the firm and work closely with colleagues across a range of departments.

Depending on your level of experience, responsibilities may include:

• Supporting the day-to-day running of the firm’s accounts function
• Processing financial transactions accurately and efficiently
• Managing and recording client account transactions
• Maintaining accurate client ledgers
• Assisting with online banking and payment processing
• Processing invoices and financial information
• Dealing with client payments, including card, cheque and cash transactions
• Supporting payment runs
• Assisting with conveyancing completions and related financial transactions
• Posting disbursements, costs, fees and monies received or paid
• Assisting with month-end processes and reporting
• Responding to accounts and finance queries from colleagues and clients
• Ensuring financial information is accurately recorded and processed within required timescales
• Providing wider administrative support to the accounts team where required

For the Accounts Administrator position, there will be greater responsibility across client transactions, banking, client ledgers, conveyancing completions and month-end reporting.

About You

The firm is open to candidates from a range of backgrounds and will consider applications for either position depending on your existing knowledge and level of responsibility.

You may be:

• Working within a legal accounts, legal cashiering or finance environment
• An Accounts Assistant looking to develop your career within the legal sector
• An Accounts Administrator looking for a new challenge
• A Legal Cashier looking to join a well-established firm
• A finance professional with strong bookkeeping or accounts experience looking to move into legal accounts

You will ideally have:

• Good numerical ability and strong attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office and Excel
• A professional and approachable manner
• Strong communication skills
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team

Previous experience within a law firm or legal accounts environment would be advantageous. Knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules, client monies, legal accounting systems, bookkeeping or conveyancing transactions would also be beneficial, although training and development can be considered for the right candidate.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected legal business where the accounts team plays an important role in supporting the wider firm.

With two potential appointments available within the accounts function, the firm can offer the opportunity to develop and progress according to your existing skills and experience.

Whether you are looking for your first move into legal accounts or already have a strong background within a law firm, the business is keen to speak with candidates who are reliable, organised and committed to providing a high standard of work.