Accounts Assistant - Legal Sector

CV Screen; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing legal firm in Central London is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant with knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules to join their team. This role involves processing client payments, managing finances, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in a law firm and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £35,000 and a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility with 2-3 days working from home.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in the legal sector is highly desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Process client and office payments per SRA rules.
• Allocate funds and monitor client balances.
• Prepare and issue client bills.
• Record disbursements and recoverable expenses.
• Handle credit notes and cost transfers.
• Ensure VAT and regulatory compliance.
• Support Credit Control with overdue invoices.
• Maintain ledgers.

Skills

Knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules and legal accounting practices

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Previous experience in a law firm or professional services environment

Job description

Accounts Assistant - Legal Sector

Central London
Salary up to £35,000 + Hybrid Working (2-3 days from home)

CV Screen is recruiting for an Accounts Assistant, ideally with previous experience working within the legal sector, to join a fantastic legal firm based in Central London. You will be joining a friendly, rapidly growing business who are committed to providing exceptional service to their clients.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Process client and office payments per SRA rules
• Allocate funds and monitor client balances
• Prepare and issue client bills
• Record disbursements and recoverable expenses
• Handle credit notes and cost transfers
• Ensure VAT and regulatory compliance
• Support Credit Control with overdue invoices
• Maintain ledgers

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules and legal accounting practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Previous experience in a law firm or professional services environment is desirable.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

• Salary up to £35,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid working - 3 days from home

LOCATION:

Central London

TO APPLY:

Please send your CV to Matt Wright at CV Screen in strict confidence or apply directly to this job posting. CV Screen is the Recruitment Agency this vacancy.

ALTERNATE JOB TITLES:

Assistant Accountant | Legal Accounts Assistant | Finance Assistant | Accounts Executive