Legal Accounts Assistant - Generous Bonus, Great Work-Life Balance

Lunaria Partners | Responsible Business; Walsall; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Walsall is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join its finance team. The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years’ experience in legal finance and a strong knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules. Responsibilities include handling client payments, monitoring funds, preparing daily banking, and supporting finance management tasks. The firm offers a collaborative onsite team environment and a generous bonus scheme, making it a great opportunity for the right professional.

Benefits

Generous bonus scheme

Excellent work / life balance

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in a law firm finance department.
• Strong knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Proficient IT skills, including strong Excel knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Handling client payments both in person and over the phone.
• Monitoring incoming funds and allocating payments to client ledgers.
• Preparing and completing daily banking.
• Producing weekly new-matter reports for department heads.
• Processing cheque requests through the case management system.
• Compiling time and ledger breakdowns for client distribution.
• Reviewing and processing completion statements and invoices.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong Excel knowledge

Attention to detail

Ability to meet deadlines

Job description

A respected law firm in Walsall is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join its finance team. The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years’ experience in legal finance and a strong knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules. Responsibilities include handling client payments, monitoring funds, preparing daily banking, and supporting finance management tasks. The firm offers a collaborative onsite team environment and a generous bonus scheme, making it a great opportunity for the right professional.