Legal Accounts Assistant

NC Associates; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £27,000 - £30,000

Room for training and development

Office based

Amazing benefits

Great location

Job summary

NC Associates Ltd in Altrincham is looking for a Legal Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team. You will handle and record financial transactions under the Head of Finance, in a friendly, award-winning firm.

This permanent, office-based role offers a salary of £27,000 to £30,000 with room for training and development and excellent benefits. Key duties include posting invoices, processing payments, bank reconciliations, VAT returns, and month-end tasks while ensuring accuracy and timely

Qualifications

• Experience as an Accounts Assistant or Legal Cashier with transferable skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organisation and communication abilities.
• Proactive and positive approach with problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Post purchase invoices and process supplier payments.
• Process CHAPS, BACS and Faster Payments accurately and within required deadlines.
• Process client and office account transactions
• Manage daily banking, including posting receipts and processing electronic payments.
• Complete bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Handle client completions, ensuring funds are transferred promptly and correctly.
• Manage office expenses and petty cash.
• Raise client bills and allocate receipts.
• Reconcile client and office ledgers on a regular basis.
• Support month-end procedures, including reconciliations and reporting.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns where applicable.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Job description

Legal Accounts Assistant / Altrincham / Salary £27,000 - £30,000 / Office Based / Excellent Benefits / Permanent Role

Accounts Assistant Benefits

• £27,000 - £30,000
• Room for training and development
• Office based
• Amazing benefits
• Great location

Legal Accounts Assistant Role Overview

An amazing opportunity for a Legal Accounts Assistant to join an award winning firm based in Altrincham. As the Legal Accounts Assistant you will handle, manage and record financial transactions, working in a busy team reporting into the Head of Finance.

Legal Accounts Assistant Responsibilities

• Post purchase invoices and process supplier payments.
• Process CHAPS, BACS and Faster Payments accurately and within required deadlines.
• Process client and office account transactions
• Manage daily banking, including posting receipts and processing electronic payments.
• Complete bank reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.
• Handle client completions, ensuring funds are transferred promptly and correctly.
• Manage office expenses and petty cash where required.
• Raise client bills and allocate receipts accurately.
• Reconcile client and office ledgers on a regular basis.
• Support month-end procedures, including reconciliations and reporting.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns where applicable.

Legal Accounts Assistant Experience Required

• Experience as an Accounts Assistant / Legal Cashier with relevant transferable skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Strong organisational skills and communication skills
• A proactive and positive approach with excellent problem-solving skills
• A willingness to learn, develop and adapt within a growing finance team.

Why Should you Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an award-winning firm who are offering a competitive salary along with amazing benefits + excellent training and development.

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