Finance Administrator

Sewell Wallis Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established professional services firm in York is seeking an experienced Accounts Administrator to join its friendly finance team. The role focuses on legal accounts administration, ensuring compliance with SRA Accounts Rules, and supporting daily financial operations. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of accounts experience, strong numeracy skills, and attention to detail. Benefits include 25 days’ holiday, subsidized travel expenses, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Subsidised travel expenses

25 days' holiday plus Christmas shutdown

Welcoming team environment

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in an accounts-focused role.
• Strong numeracy skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident in understanding and processing financial data.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and internal controls.
• Verify completion statements for financial accuracy.
• Check bills and supporting documentation before processing.
• Reconcile Land Registry, Chancel and Infotrack search accounts.
• Assist with routine reconciliations of client and office accounts.

Skills

Financial data processing

Attention to detail

Numeracy skills

Job description

Sewell Wallis is partnering with a well-established professional services firm based in York that is seeking an experienced Accounts Administrator to join its friendly and supportive finance team on a permanent basis.

This role provides key support to the Accounts Department, with a strong emphasis on legal accounts administration and regulatory compliance.

What will you be doing?

You will play an important part in ensuring the smooth and compliant day-to-day operation of the Accounts Department. Working closely with the Accounts Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and internal controls.
• Verifying completion statements to ensure financial accuracy.
• Checking bills and supporting documentation prior to processing.
• Reconciling Land Registry, Chancel and Infotrack search accounts.
• Assisting with routine reconciliations of both client and office accounts.

What skills do you need?

• You will have at least two years' experience in an accounts-focused role.
• Strong numeracy skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident in understanding and accurately processing financial data and calculations. Comfortable working within a regulated environment.

What's on offer?

• York city centre offices
• Subsidised travel expenses.
• 25 days' holiday plus a Christmas shutdown.
• A welcoming and supportive team environment.

To apply, please submit your application below. For more information about the role, contact Emma.