Legal Accounts / Snr Finance Administrator, RECRUITMENTREVOLUTION.COM

Guardian Jobs; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Milton Keynes is seeking a Legal Accounts / Senior Finance Administrator. The role involves managing client accounts, processing high-value payments, and ensuring financial accuracy. The ideal candidate will have experience in legal accounts and proficiency in Xero. Join a culture that values integrity, teamwork, and continuous learning, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Smart casual dress code

Rural office with coffee shop

Free on-site parking

WPA healthcare

Birthday off

Christmas closure

Internal promotion opportunities

Learning & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with high-value payments essential.
• Legal accounts knowledge and client support skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage client accounts and monitor incoming funds.
• Process high-value payments and reconcile invoices.
• Maintain financial accuracy and report monthly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client support skills

Legal accounts knowledge

Experience with high-value payments

Proficiency with Xero

Education

Finance qualifications

Tools

Xero

Job description

Ready for better?

Eight years ago, we set out to create a new kind of property legal brand that specializes in doing property law the right way. Today, we celebrate a best-in-class experience delivered by our highly-skilled and happy team, powered by a culture where our people laugh, grow, and succeed together. We also embrace cutting-edge technology to make your life easier.

With a culture of learning and development, we provide the perfect environment for professionals eager to grow, refine their expertise, and work alongside some of the best in the industry.

If you have experience with Xero and handling high-value payments (some exceeding £1 million)—ideally within a legal setting—we’d love to hear from you. This role values your skills, attention to detail, and ability to stay calm under pressure.

The Role at a Glance:

• Legal Accounts / Senior Finance Administrator
• Location: Milton Keynes (On-site, not City centre)
• Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 DOE
• Benefits: Smart casual dress code, rural office with coffee shop, free on-site parking, WPA healthcare, birthday off, Christmas closure, internal promotion opportunities, and plenty of learning & development with scope for growth.

Full Time - Permanent
Hours: 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday

Values / Culture:

• Honesty, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Wellbeing
• A culture of learning and development

Company: Award-Winning Residential Conveyancing
Awards: ESTAS Conveyancer Awards 2021 Silver Winner and Best in Country Winner. Nominated for Conveyancing firm of the year twice in 2024 & Managing Partner of the year 2024.

Your Background / Skills:

• Experience with high-value payments
• Legal accounts knowledge
• Proficiency with Xero
• Client support skills
• Attention to detail

About us:

We are an exciting law firm offering first-class residential conveyancing services. We combine excellent customer service with 24/7 driven technology to ensure clients receive the service they deserve. Our motto is - and always will be - ‘be proactive, not reactive’. We work faster and smarter, focusing entirely on our clients' needs.

We’re redefining the industry with first-class customer service and cutting-edge technology, providing a seamless experience for our clients. Our culture of learning and development makes us an ideal environment for professionals eager to grow and refine their expertise.

The Legal Cashier / Accounts Executive Overview:

Manage client accounts with precision—monitoring and allocating incoming funds accurately, ensuring the safe handling of client monies at all times.

Process high-value, time-sensitive payments promptly, flag issues to Fee Earners, and escalate unallocated funds to the Operations Manager.

Maintain client accounts by verifying billable items, reviewing completion statements, and recording all fees accurately.

Reconcile supplier disbursement invoices with the MIS, bill clients appropriately, and manage transactions in Xero. Monitor post-completion payments for financial accuracy.

Regularly review client balances to prevent excess fund retention and report business write-offs monthly to the Operations Manager.

About you:

• Previous experience in a similar accounts role is essential
• Experience in a similar organization is beneficial
• Experience with large value payments
• Ability to work independently with integrity
• High standards of work and attention to detail
• Effective task prioritization
• Accuracy under time pressure
• Xero experience preferred but not essential
• Finance qualifications beneficial but not required

If you think you’re a great fit, apply now to fast-track your application directly to our Leadership Team.

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