Legal Accounts Assistant

Flint Bishop; Derby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading law firm as a Legal Accounts Assistant in Derby, where you will support financial operations and ensure accurate processing of transactions. This full-time role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for career development. You will be part of a dedicated finance team, managing invoices, payments, and bank reconciliations while honing your IT and communication skills. Enjoy a great working atmosphere, competitive salary, and numerous benefits including generous holiday options and staff discounts. If you're self-motivated and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Career development opportunities

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Options to buy & sell 1 week's holiday

Extra day off for your birthday

Staff card discount scheme for local shops

Social days and evenings on the firm

Staff discounts on legal services

Qualifications

• Sound IT skills with quick adaptability to new systems.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Process bills, log invoices, and post court fee statements.
• Input and authorize payments in the online banking system.

Skills

IT Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Online Banking System

Communication Skills

Numeracy

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Legal Accounts Assistant

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Derby, UK

Description

Flint Bishop is a top 200 leading law firm with headquarters based at Pride Park, Derby.

We represent leading UK organisations including government agencies, public sector bodies and PLCs, providing pragmatic and solution-orientated advice, which is nationally recognised by both the legal and business community.

To support our recruitment drive and ambitious growth plans, we are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join our finance team based at our Derby office.

The role reports directly to the Client Transactions Manager and Financial Controller.

The role is full time, Monday to Friday 09:15 to 17:30 with a one-hour unpaid lunchbreak.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Bills and Mark downs
• Log disbursement invoices
• Post Court Fee Statements / HMLR statement to Matters
• Input / authorise payments in our Online Banking system
• Complete daily banking
• Allocate monies received in and paid out, promptly to Matters
• Prepare bank reconciliations
• Take card payments over the phone
• Assist the team with other tasks and ad hoc projects as and when required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

You will:

• Possess sound IT skills and be able to adapt to new IT systems very quickly
• Have good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Have experience with an online banking system
• Be able to learn quickly and be flexible with their approach to work.
• Be highly self-motivated and comfortable with regular deadlines.
• Be able to multi-task and work through high volumes of work efficiently
• Be numerate and highly accurate with their work.
• Be hard working and be a good team player.
• Have excellent communications skills and confidentiality

Disclosure will be required in the event that a position is offered.

Benefits

What we offer?

• Competitive salary
• Bonus potential
• Great working environment at our Derby head offices
• Career development opportunities
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Options to buy & sell 1 week's holiday
• 1 week's holiday carry over
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Staff card discount scheme for local shops
• Social days and evenings on the firm
• Staff discounts on legal services