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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement 25 days pro rata

Birthday off

Parking contribution

Health scheme and insurance

Job summary

Office Angels Limited in Winchester is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the busy finance team. The role is part-time (3 days per week) with pro rata salary handling client and office accounts, reconciliations and reporting to ensure compliance with firm procedures.

You will process invoices, assist with billing and cash controls, and support payroll and month-end tasks while maintaining accurate records and strong client service within a professional law firm.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar accounts role.
• Knowledge of bank reconciliations, billing and credit control.
• Familiar with purchase ledger; able to manage financial records and reporting.
• Able to handle confidential information with discretion.

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, maintaining accurate ledgers and reports.

Skills

Bank reconciliations

Billing

Credit control

Purchase ledger

Financial reporting

Excel

Case management software

Accounting software

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), your 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.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. 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.