Legal Accounts Administrator — Compliance & Reconciliations

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

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.