Accounts Assistant - Part Time 3 days per week £28k pro rata

officeangels; Winchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (pro rata)

Birthday off

Parking contribution

Health scheme and insurance

Job summary

Office Angels in Winchester is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant or Legal Cashier to support a busy law firm's finance function. You will handle day-to-day financial administration, ensure accuracy and compliance, and work across client and office accounts.

This part-time role is 3 days per week (8:45am–5pm) with a pro-rata salary of £28,885 and benefits including 25 days holiday, birthday off, parking contribution and health cover. Start date is as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts role, ideally in a legal/firm setting.
• Proven experience with bank reconciliations, billing, credit control, and purchase ledger.
• Confident using accounting software, case management systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial administration within a busy legal practice, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal procedures.
• Process client and office account transactions in line with Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Post receipts, payments and transfers; maintain ledgers and financial records.
• Reconcile bank accounts and investigate discrepancies promptly.
• Process purchase invoices, staff expenses, and supplier payments.
• Assist with billing, credit control and collection of outstanding payments.
• Prepare and issue client invoices, statements and financial reports.
• Maintain filing systems for audit readiness and confidentiality.

Skills

Bank reconciliations

Billing

Credit control

Purchase ledger

Financial record management

MS Excel

Accounting software

Case management systems

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Case management systems

Job description

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant or Legal Cashier looking to join a busy and well‑established law firm?

We're seeking a detail‑oriented finance professional to support the day‑to‑day running of the accounts function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and the smooth management of financial processes across the firm.

Role

Accounts Assistant

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (pro rata)
• Birthday off
• Parking contribution
• Health scheme and insurance

Salary

£28,885 pro rata

Location

Winchester

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Part time - 3 days per week - 8:45am - 5pm

Start date

As soon as possible

About the Role

• Manage day‑to‑day financial administration within a busy legal practice, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal procedures.
• Process client and office account transactions in accordance with Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Post receipts, payments and transfers, maintaining accurate financial records and ledgers.
• Reconcile bank accounts and investigated discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Process purchase invoices, staff expenses, and supplier payments.
• Assist with billing, credit control, and the collection of outstanding payments.
• Prepare and issued client invoices, statements, and financial reports.
• Maintain electronic and manual filing systems for financial documentation and audit purposes.
• Respond to finance‑related enquiries from clients, fee earners, and external suppliers.
• Support month‑end procedures, including account reconciliations and reporting.
• Assist with payroll administration and payment processing where required.
• Work closely with solicitors and legal support teams to ensure efficient financial operations across the firm.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance when handling sensitive client and financial information.
• Utilise accounting and case management systems alongside Microsoft Excel to manage financial data and reporting

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working within a similar accounts role
• Proven experience with bank reconciliations, billing, credit control, purchase ledger, and financial record management.
• Confident using accounting software, case management systems, and Microsoft Excel to manage financial data and produce reports.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to handle confidential financial information while building effective relationships with colleagues, clients, and external suppliers.

Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

We are an equal‑opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace.

We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.