Accounts Assistant Law Firm

Ideal Personnel & Recruitment Solutions Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Greater London is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join a friendly accounts team. The ideal candidate will assist with day-to-day accounts and transactions, supporting financial procedures while developing knowledge in legal accounting. Strong numeracy and reliability are essential. This role is full-time and office-based.

Qualifications

• Strong numeracy and attention to detail required.
• Willingness to learn legal financial procedures.
• Experience of bookkeeping software would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with day-to-day accounts and transactions.
• Learning to manage client and office accounts in line with Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Supporting the finance team with invoicing and payments.

Skills

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

AAT qualified

Tools

Excel

Bookkeeping software

Job description

Due to continued growth, our client has a new opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join their team.

Are you an experienced Legal Cashier, an experienced Accounts Assistant - or are you looking to start your Accounts career having gained the qualifications - just hungry for the chance to get stuck in?

If so, you could be perfect to join this close-knit, friendly accounts team. This role is full time, office based.

What You ll Be Doing

• Assisting with day-to-day accounts and transactions
• Learning to manage client and office accounts in line with Solicitors Accounts Rules (SRA)
• Supporting the finance team with invoicing, payments, and bank reconciliations
• Helping fee earners with financial queries
• Developing your knowledge of legal accounting systems
• Checking client balances and working with fee earners to clear following completion, ensuring balances are returned promptly;
• Transferring costs and disbursements;
• Liaising with clients by phone to take card payments

What We re Looking For

• Strong numeracy and attention to detail
• Good organisation skills and reliability
• Willingness to learn legal financial procedures
• Basic experience with Excel
• Experience of bookkeeping software would be an advantage
• A background in finance or legal support is desirable
• Accounts experience - or AAT qualified at some level
• Excellent communication skills
• Motivated, pro-active and highly organised, with good attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills
• Friendly, confident, polite, customer service orientated

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.