Accounts Assistant - Law Firm

Lunaria Partners | Responsible Business; Walsall; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Walsall is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join its finance team. The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years’ experience in legal finance and a strong knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules. Responsibilities include handling client payments, monitoring funds, preparing daily banking, and supporting finance management tasks. The firm offers a collaborative onsite team environment and a generous bonus scheme, making it a great opportunity for the right professional.

Benefits

Generous bonus scheme

Excellent work / life balance

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in a law firm finance department.
• Strong knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Proficient IT skills, including strong Excel knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Handling client payments both in person and over the phone.
• Monitoring incoming funds and allocating payments to client ledgers.
• Preparing and completing daily banking.
• Producing weekly new-matter reports for department heads.
• Processing cheque requests through the case management system.
• Compiling time and ledger breakdowns for client distribution.
• Reviewing and processing completion statements and invoices.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong Excel knowledge

Attention to detail

Ability to meet deadlines

Job description

Collaborative onsite team

Excellent work / life balance

Generous bonus scheme

A respected law firm in Walsall is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join its head office finance team. The ideal candidate must have 2–3 years’ experience in legal finance, a strong knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules and enjoys supporting the firm’s day-to-day financial operations.

The Role

• Handling client payments both in person and over the phone
• Monitoring incoming funds and allocating payments to the correct client ledgers
• Preparing and completing daily banking
• Producing weekly new-matter reports for department heads
• Processing cheque requests through the case management system
• Compiling time and ledger breakdowns for client distribution
• Reviewing and processing completion statements and invoices
• Supporting the finance manager and practice director with other finance-related tasks

About You

• 2–3 years’ experience in a law firm finance department
• Strong knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient IT skills, including strong Excel knowledge
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to meet deadlines and remain calm under pressure

Apply today to this accounts assistant role to find out more!

Lunaria Partners are advertising this accounts assistant role on behalf of our client. We strive to respond to all applications but due to the volume received, this isn't always possible. If you have not heard from us in 7 days your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.