Legal Accounts Clerk

Huntress; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal practice in Brighton is seeking a Legal Accounts Clerk to join their supportive finance team. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to apply your legal sector experience in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include managing financial transactions, adhering to regulations, and providing administrative support. Ideal for candidates with strong numerical skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal aid billing required.

Responsibilities

• Handling incoming calls and emails.
• Managing staff expenses and petty cash.
• Supporting month-end and year-end processes.

Skills

Numerical Skills

Attention to Detail

Job description

Legal Accounts Clerk

Full-Time | Permanent

Hove, East Sussex

£30,000 to £35,000 per annum depending on experience

We are working with our client, a well-established and respected legal practice based in Brighton. They are looking to appoint an experienced Accounts Assistant confident in legal aid billing. Join their friendly and supportive Accounts team in a varied role that allows you to apply your legal sector experience and hit the ground running. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, well-established organization.

Key responsibilities:

1. Handling incoming calls and emails
2. Purchase Ledger
3. Managing staff expenses and petty cash
4. Entering and managing data within online banking systems
5. Processing third-party transactions (e.g., Land Registry, HMCTS)
6. Supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end processes
7. Adhering to anti-money laundering procedures and internal policies
8. Providing general administrative support within the finance team

This role is ideal for someone with strong numerical skills and an eye for detail. You will join a busy finance team supporting essential accounting and administrative functions. Apply today if this sounds like the perfect role for you!

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PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.