Legal Accounts Assistant — Flexible, Bonus-Eligible (Leeds)

Morrish Solicitors LLP; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

33 Days Holiday

Extra Holiday Days

Enhanced Family Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Life Assurance

Travel Card Loan

Staff Social Events

Flexible Working

Part-time Considered

Job summary

Morrish Solicitors is seeking a Legal Accounts Assistant to join the Leeds Head Office team. The role focuses on accurate processing and posting of payments, banking tasks, credit control, and nominal ledger postings, supporting the Accounts Manager and ensuring timely financial processes.

You will work in a busy legal environment, requiring strong numeracy, organisational skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks with accuracy and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Previous legal cashiering experience.
• Understanding of accounting principles.
• Knowledge of SRA accounts rules.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy office.
• Excellent numeracy and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Processing and posting of incoming/outgoing payments; occasional bank visits.
• Sending TTs, BACS and online payments with high accuracy.
• Resolving accounts queries and performing credit control.
• Nominal ledger postings and month-end close activities.
• Producing accounts reports and aiding audit readiness.
• Provide cover for the Accounts Manager when needed.
• Support other staff with ledger queries and information.

Skills

Accounting Principles

SRA Rules

Attention to Detail

Numeracy

Excel Proficiency

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Independent Working

Communication

Job description

Morrish Solicitors is seeking a Legal Accounts Assistant to join the Leeds Head Office team. The role focuses on accurate processing and posting of payments, banking tasks, credit control, and nominal ledger postings, supporting the Accounts Manager and ensuring timely financial processes.

You will work in a busy legal environment, requiring strong numeracy, organisational skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks with accuracy and professionalism.