Accounts Assistant – Maternity cover

Phillips Solicitors Limited; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a maternity cover role. This position is crucial for supporting the Finance team over the next five months. The ideal candidate will have experience in accounts management and will be responsible for reconciling bank accounts, processing credit card statements, and managing petty cash. The firm prides itself on its strong values and offers a dynamic work environment with a supportive team. Alongside a competitive salary, employees enjoy a range of benefits, including a pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, and various social activities. If you are enthusiastic and ready to contribute to a thriving team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Group Life Assurance Scheme

26 Days Holiday

Cycle to Work Scheme

Regular Social Events

Running and Walking Club

Weekly Fruit

Free Entry to Basingstoke Half Marathon

Qualifications

• Experience as an all-round Accounts Assistant is essential.
• Must be enthusiastic and willing to assist team members.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile business bank accounts and process credit card statements.
• Manage petty cash and settle supplier invoices by BACS.

Skills

Accounts Management

Excel Spreadsheets

Communication Skills

Prioritization

Tools

Accounting Software

BACS Payment System

Job description

POSITION: Accounts Assistant – Maternity cover

SALARY: Competitive

LOCATION: Town Gate, 38 London Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 7NY

HOURS: 20 hours – Mon-Fri – Option for mornings or afternoons

We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to support our Finance team for the next 5 months. This position is vital in helping us to cover a key area of the business.

About Phillips Law

Phillips Law was formed in 1986, and since then we have been committed to building the region’s strongest, dynamic, full-service law firm built on foundations of traditional values.

In 2024 we continue to be featured in the Legal 500 – a globally recognised legal directory that serves as a comprehensive guide for clients seeking premium legal services.

At Phillips Law our values mean we pull in the same direction, tell it like it is, do the right thing, break the mould, and deliver on our goals.

The Finance team

We are an energised team of 7 that is passionate about being in a place where we love coming to work. We pride ourselves in being part of a firm that clients want to work with because of the quality of our advice and people.

What You’ll be doing

• Reconciling our business bank account
• Processing our credit card statements
• Working with Excel spreadsheets
• Dealing with accounts enquiries – internally and with clients and suppliers
• Managing the petty cash
• Settling supplier invoices by BACS

What you’ll get

Phillips offers a company pension scheme, a group life assurance scheme, 26 days holiday annually, and we offer a range of benefits including a cycle to work scheme amongst others. In addition, there are regular social events, a running and walking club, weekly fruit and free entry into the Basingstoke half marathon of which we are headline sponsors.

To be successful for this position, you must have / be:

• Experience as an all-round Accounts Assistant
• Able to prioritise your work
• Enthusiastic and willing to assist other members of the team

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Apply for this role

Please send your letter of application and CV to our Finance and Operations Manager, Faye McMahon by emailing: