Legal Accounts Assistant - Leeds

QED Legal Recruitment Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus up to 10%

33 Days' Holiday

Excellent Benefits

Job summary

QED Legal Recruitment Limited in Leeds is seeking an experienced Legal Accounts Assistant / Legal Cashier to join the busy Accounts Department of a well-established Leeds law firm. The role involves processing payments, managing ledgers and ensuring compliance with SRA Accounts Rules, with flexible/ agile working and part-time options.

The ideal candidate will have legal cashiering experience, strong numerical and Excel skills, and the ability to support month-end procedures and audit

Qualifications

• Previous legal cashiering experience – essential.
• A good understanding of SRA Accounts Rules and legal accounting procedures.
• Experience processing payments, maintaining ledgers and handling financial transactions.
• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Processing incoming and outgoing payments, including BACS, bank transfers and online transactions.
• Managing client and office account transactions in accordance with SRA Accounts Rules.
• Assisting with credit control and resolving outstanding accounts queries.
• Processing nominal ledger entries and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Supporting month-end procedures, reconciliations and audit preparation.
• Producing financial reports and assisting with accounts administration.
• Liaising with colleagues across the firm to resolve ledger and billing queries.
• Ensuring compliance with AML requirements and internal financial procedures.
• Providing support and occasional cover for the Accounts Manager.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Priority management

Job description

Legal Accounts Assistant / Legal Cashier – Leeds

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire

Salary: Competitive, negotiable depending on experience

Job Type: Permanent | Full Time (Part Time Considered)

Working Pattern: Flexible / Agile Working

Benefits: Annual Bonus up to 10% | 33 Days' Holiday | Excellent Benefits

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Accounts Assistant / Legal Cashier to join the busy Accounts Department of a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Leeds.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous legal cashiering experience who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and professional legal finance team.

Working closely with the Accounts Manager, you'll play an important role in the day-to-day running of the firm's accounts function, ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and in accordance with SRA Accounts Rules.

The firm offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a positive working environment, with flexible working arrangements and part-time hours also considered.

The Role

• Processing incoming and outgoing payments, including BACS, bank transfers and online transactions.
• Managing client and office account transactions in accordance with SRA Accounts Rules.
• Assisting with credit control and resolving outstanding accounts queries.
• Processing nominal ledger entries and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Supporting month-end procedures, reconciliations and audit preparation.
• Producing financial reports and assisting with accounts administration.
• Liaising with colleagues across the firm to resolve ledger and billing queries.
• Ensuring compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements and internal financial procedures.
• Providing support and occasional cover for the Accounts Manager.

About You

• Previous legal cashiering experience – essential.
• A good understanding of SRA Accounts Rules and legal accounting procedures.
• Experience processing payments, maintaining ledgers and handling financial transactions.
• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work accurately to deadlines.
• A positive, flexible and team-focused approach.

This position would suit an experienced Legal Accounts Assistant, Legal Cashier or Legal Finance Assistant looking for their next opportunity within a respected Leeds law firm.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Annual bonus scheme of up to 10%.
• 33 days' annual leave including bank holidays.
• Additional holiday entitlement for long service.
• Option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Flexible and agile working arrangements.
• Enhanced family leave.
• Life assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Annual travel card loan.
• Regular funded staff social events.
• Supportive working environment with a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

Full-time applications are welcomed, although candidates seeking part-time working hours will also be considered.