Accounts Assistant - Legal Sector

Office Angles UK; Taunton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic finance team in Taunton. The role involves maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with regulations. You'll process transactions, manage ledgers, and support financial reporting, all while enjoying generous annual leave and other benefits. This opportunity offers a supportive environment within a growing practice, ideal for someone looking to advance their career in legal finance.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Private Healthcare (after probation)

Gym membership scheme

Friendly and professional environment

Regular corporate and business events

Qualifications

• Essential previous experience in a Legal Cashier or similar finance role.
• Strong knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules required.
• Familiarity with legal accounting software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processing client and office account transactions.
• Performing bank reconciliations and managing ledgers.
• Supporting month-end and year-end financial processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

Experience in a Legal Cashier or finance role

Knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules

Familiarity with legal accounting software

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Assistant - Legal Sector

Location: Taunton, Somerset

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 PA DOE

Hours: 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday

Benefits: Generous annual leave allowance, plus Bank Holidays, Private Healthcare (after probation), gym membership scheme, convenient location, friendly and professional environment, regular corporate and business events.

Are you an experienced Legal Cashier or Accounts Assistant looking for your next challenge in a thriving and supportive environment? We're working with a well-established and growing legal firm in the South West that's on an exciting trajectory-and they're looking for someone like you to join their finance team in Taunton.

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to become a key part of a dynamic finance department within a respected and expanding legal practice. As an Accounts Assistant, you'll play a vital role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with industry regulations, including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing client and office account transactions
• Performing bank reconciliations and managing ledgers
• Invoicing and chasing overdue payments
• Supporting month-end and year-end financial processes
• Submitting VAT returns and liaising with external stakeholders
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal policies

About You

You'll bring a proactive attitude and a keen eye for detail, along with:

• Previous experience in a Legal Cashier or similar finance role (essential)
• Strong knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules
• Familiarity with legal accounting software
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work well in a team

Why Join?

This is more than just a job-it's a chance to grow with a firm that's going places. You'll be joining a business that combines the stability of a long-established practice with the energy of a company on the rise.

Next Steps...Please apply online or email your CV to [e-mail]. To discuss the role prior to application please call Debbie on 01823 285440.

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