Legal Accounts Assistant: Progression & Training

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment in Portsmouth is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join a well-established law firm’s friendly accounts team. You will support day-to-day financial operations, processing entries and reconciling client and office bank accounts.

The role requires AAT Level 2 or equivalent, is full-time, and offers progression and training in a stable, office-based environment. Salary guides £27,000–£30,000 with progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 2 or equivalent qualification.
• Full-time role.
• Commutable to Portsmouth.

Responsibilities

• Process entries into the firm's accounts systems.
• Daily reconciliation of client and office bank accounts.
• Checking and processing bills.
• Managing client payments and resolving payment queries.
• Liaising with lawyers to ensure accurate financial transactions.
• Mon – Fri (8.30 am – 5 pm).

Education

AAT Level 2 or similar

Job description

Ernest Gordon Recruitment in Portsmouth is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join a well-established law firm’s friendly accounts team. You will support day-to-day financial operations, processing entries and reconciling client and office bank accounts.

The role requires AAT Level 2 or equivalent, is full-time, and offers progression and training in a stable, office-based environment. Salary guides £27,000–£30,000 with progression opportunities.