Legal Accounts Clerk

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established legal practice in Brighton is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their supportive finance team. This role involves handling legal aid billing, managing expenses, and providing administrative support. Ideal for someone with strong numerical skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal aid billing required.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail essential.

Responsibilities

• Handling incoming calls and emails.
• Managing staff expenses and petty cash.
• Processing third-party transactions.

Skills

Numerical Skills

Attention to Detail

Job description

30,000 to 35,000 per annum depending on experience

We are working with our client, a well-established and respected legal practice, with an office based in Brighton. They are looking to appoint an experienced Accounts Assistant who is confident in legal aid billing. You will join their friendly and supportive Accounts team, taking on a varied role, putting your legal sector experience into practice, hitting the ground running! This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join a growing, well established organisation.

Key responsibilities:

• Handling incoming calls and emails
  
• Managing staff expenses and petty cash
• Entering and managing data within online banking systems
• Processing third-party transactions (e.g. Land Registry, HMCTS)
• Supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end processes
• Adhering to anti-money laundering procedures and internal policies
• General administrative support within the finance team

This role is ideal for someone with strong numerical skills and an eye for detail. You'll be joining a busy finance team and supporting a range of essential accounting and administrative functions. Apply today if this sounds like the perfect role for you!

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