Costs Administration Assistant – Organized, Detail‑Focused

Thompsons Solicitors; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

23 days annual leave

5 extra days off over Christmas

Permanent health insurance

MediCash Healthcare Cash Plan

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Sports and social club

Annual travel and parking loans

Financial support for professional dev

Job summary

Thompsons Solicitors in Manchester is seeking a Costs Administration Assistant to join our Costs Team. You will support daily admin tasks, data entry on case management systems, and assist with filing, scanning, and billing to keep the office running smoothly.

You will work closely with colleagues, demonstrate strong organisation and accuracy, and handle routine duties with discretion. The role offers a stable, professional environment and opportunities to contribute to efficient case

Qualifications

• Experience in providing administrative support in an office environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy with data entry and file handling.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Proactive and collaborative team player with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the Costs team, including data input and retrieval using internal systems
• Carry out routine clerical tasks such as opening and closing cases, filing, photocopying, scanning and post handling
• Organise incoming and outgoing mail and DX, including sorting, packaging and distribution
• Support with data entry on case management systems and spreadsheets, including new case set-ups and recording agreed costs
• Assist with file closure processes, billing and archiving
• Provide ad hoc support to the wider Costs team and cover for colleagues when required
• Undertake general office duties such as preparing bundles, managing deliveries, and supporting day-to-day team administration

Skills

Office Administration

Data entry

Documentation

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Thompsons Solicitors in Manchester is seeking a Costs Administration Assistant to join our Costs Team. You will support daily admin tasks, data entry on case management systems, and assist with filing, scanning, and billing to keep the office running smoothly.

You will work closely with colleagues, demonstrate strong organisation and accuracy, and handle routine duties with discretion. The role offers a stable, professional environment and opportunities to contribute to efficient case