Accounts Assistant — Law Firm | Training & Benefits

Additional Resources; North East; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

27 days' holiday + Christmas Eve

Group life insurance 2x salary

24/7 employee support helpline

Company social events

Job summary

Additional Resources is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our growing law firm, providing broad financial support and accurate bookkeeping. The role is office-based, Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm, with a competitive salary and benefits.

You will process invoices, support credit control, reconcile bank transactions, and maintain VAT coding within Xero and other systems, while pursuing your accounting qualifications and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal, accountancy, financial or professional services preferred.
• Working towards AAT qualification via apprenticeship route.
• Proficient in Excel and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and credit notes, allocate receipts and maintain debtor records.
• Support credit control and billing queries.
• Post banking transactions and reconcile cashbooks; maintain VAT coding.
• Handle staff expenses and petty cash; apply VAT treatment appropriately.
• Maintain accounting records in systems (Xero) and ensure confidentiality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial data accuracy

Education

AAT qualification (apprenticeship route)

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Additional Resources is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our growing law firm, providing broad financial support and accurate bookkeeping. The role is office-based, Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm, with a competitive salary and benefits.

You will process invoices, support credit control, reconcile bank transactions, and maintain VAT coding within Xero and other systems, while pursuing your accounting qualifications and professional development.