Legal Accounts Assistant Vacancy

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

Legal Accounts Assistant Vacancy

Contract type: Full time, permanent

Location: Leeds Head Office

Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated accounts assistant to join our busy accounts team. You will play an important role in ensuring the smooth and accurate running of the firm’s financial processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for the next step in their legal accounts career, you will support the Accounts Manager by providing accurate, efficient, and timely administrative and accounting support.

We are looking for a team player with a positive and proactive attitude, with a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Processing and posting of incoming/outgoing payments occasional visits to the bank.
• Sending TTs, BACS and online payments ensuring great attention to detail
• Resolving accounts queries.
• Credit control.
• Nominal ledger postings.
• Following the Solicitors Accounts Rules, AML compliance etc.
• Month-end close activities and maintaining accurate filing for audit purposes
• Producing accounts reports as and when required.
• Assisting other staff with any ledger queries and resolving, along with providing any information needed.
• Provide cover when required for the Accounts Manager.
• Other ad hoc duties as required.

About You

To help candidates feel confident about applying, we clearly describe what we are looking for:

Essential skills:

• Understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Have some knowledge of SRA accounts rules.
• The ability to work under pressure in a busy office environment.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Excellent numeracy and organisational skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Experience Required:

• Previous legal cashiering experience is required.

About Us

Morrish Solicitors is a privately owned firm representing individuals for 143 years. We support 38 trade unions and professional associations, their members, and private individuals nationally.

Our Vision

• To be the most successful and best-regarded trade union law firm in the UK, and the most successful and best-regarded law firm for individuals in West Yorkshire, by delivering high-quality advice, representation, and excellent service.

Our Values

• Fairness – We act fairly and even-handedly.
• Openness and honesty – We are open and share information.
• Communication – We clearly explain what is required and expected.
• Innovation – We are comfortable in fast-changing environments.
• Effectiveness – We work hard to achieve our objectives.

Benefits

• We offer a clear and transparent benefits package, including:
• Annual bonus scheme (up to 10%)
• 33 days' holiday including bank holidays, with additional days for long service
• Option to buy extra holiday days each year
• Enhanced Family Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance
• Annual travel card loan
• Regular funded staff social events
• Flexible, agile working and a positive work-life balance
• Applications from candidates looking for part‑time working hours are welcome and will be considered.

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