Legal Accounts Assistant

Napthens LLP; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading regional law firm in Preston is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Accounts Assistant for a part-time position. Responsibilities include bank reconciliations, processing payments, and responding to finance queries. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in finance or legal accounts, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to learn. Join the friendly Finance Team and apply today!

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a legal accounts, finance, treasury, or bookkeeping role.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily and monthly bank reconciliations across client and office accounts.
• Process incoming and outgoing payments, including BACS and international transfers.
• Keep accurate financial records and support the team with finance tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Customer service skills

Tools

Proclaim

AccessPay

Job description

💼 Legal Accounts Assistant – Preston
Part Time | Monday to Friday (hours to be agreed)
Reports to: Finance Team Leader

Are you detail-oriented and great with numbers? Join our friendly Finance Team at Napthens LLP, a leading regional law firm known for its professional excellence and people-first approach.

What You’ll Do

• Complete daily and monthly bank reconciliations across client and office accounts.

• Process incoming and outgoing payments, including BACS, disbursements, standing orders, and international transfers.

• Assist with daily banking, bills, credit notes, write-offs, and client-to-office transfers.

• Respond to finance queries promptly via the Finance Helpdesk, maintaining a high level of service.

• Keep accurate financial records and support the team with ad hoc finance and treasury tasks as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a legal accounts, finance, treasury, or bookkeeping role.

• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• A willingness to develop an understanding of SRA Accounts Rules (training provided).

• Experience with Proclaim and/or AccessPay would be an advantage.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Apply today and become an essential part of our Finance Team at Napthens LLP!