Junior Accounts Assistant

Dutton Gregory LLP; Chandler's Ford; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking legal firm as a Junior Accounts Assistant, where you will support the Finance Team by ensuring accurate financial transactions and assisting with billing processes. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for growth in a dynamic environment, allowing you to develop your skills in legal accounting while collaborating with a dedicated team. If you are eager to learn and thrive in a supportive atmosphere, this position is perfect for you. Your contributions will be valued as you embark on a rewarding career in finance.

Qualifications

• A desire to learn and a flexible attitude are essential.
• Confidence with numbers and proficiency in IT is required.

Responsibilities

• Record all financial transactions accurately and promptly.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations and manage client accounts.
• Assist Finance Managers with financial admin tasks.

Skills

Excel

Financial Transactions

Client Account Management

Data Verification

Education

GCSE in English

GCSE in Mathematics

AAT Qualification (in progress)

Job description

Job: Junior Accounts Assistant

Location: Chandler’s Ford

Job Type: Full time

At Dutton Gregory Solicitors, we’re proud of our strong reputation as a trusted legal partner and employer. As part of our continued growth, we’re looking for a Junior Accounts Assistant to join our Finance Team at our Chandlers Ford office. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone developing their finance career, who thrives in a fast-paced and supportive environment.

As a Junior Accounts Assistant, you’ll play an important part in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the firm. From ensuring client transactions are recorded accurately to handling queries and assisting with billing, you’ll be hands-on and integral to the smooth running of the Finance department. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across the business, build confidence working with financial systems, and gain valuable experience in legal accounting – all while learning and growing in a team that values development and teamwork.

The Role

As a Junior Accounts Assistant, you’ll:

• Prompt and accurate recording of all financial transactions relating to client money
• Raising and processing electronic payments
• Performing daily bank reconciliations
• Reconciling client accounts and managing residual balances or untraceable funds
• Verifying data reports, client accounts, and statements
• Supporting billing through checking and final posting
• General banking tasks
• Handling internal staff queries via phone and email
• Notifying Lawyers of funds received
• Managing external calls and taking card payments promptly
• Assisting Finance Managers with financial admin and ad hoc duties
• Providing administrative support to other departments when needed

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• A desire to learn, a flexible attitude, and a collaborative mindset
• Confidence with numbers and proficiency in IT, especially Excel
• Previous experience in a legal environment is desirable but not essential
• GCSE (or equivalent) Grade C or above in English and Mathematics
• Ideally studying towards an AAT qualification

Why join us?

At Dutton Gregory, we live by our core values:

Committed– to our clients, our work, and each other.

United– as a team, we work better when we work together.

Progressive– always looking ahead, improving and innovating.

We offer a supportive environment where your ideas are valued, your development is encouraged, and your work truly makes a difference.

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