Legal Accounts & Trust Ledger Specialist

Bell Lamb & Joynson Solicitors; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell Lamb & Joynson Solicitors seeks an Accounts Clerk to support the firm’s financial operations. You will record client costs, fees, and transactions with precision, ensuring compliance with SRA Accounts Rules.

The role offers visibility into high-value deals and deep knowledge of how law firms manage client relationships through financial stewardship. You will handle reconciliations, trust accounting for secured lending, payroll processing, and reporting to inform partner-level

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting within professional services.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work to deadlines and maintain compliance with accounting rules.

Responsibilities

• Perform bank reconciliations for client and office accounts.
• Manage trust accounting for client funds and secured lending transactions.
• Process payroll accurately and timely.
• Prepare financial reports for partner review and decision making.
• Support month-end closes and ensure compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules.

Skills

Bank reconciliation

SRA Accounts Rules

Financial reporting

Payroll processing

Month-end close

Trust accounting

Job description

Bell Lamb & Joynson Solicitors seeks an Accounts Clerk to support the firm’s financial operations. You will record client costs, fees, and transactions with precision, ensuring compliance with SRA Accounts Rules.

The role offers visibility into high-value deals and deep knowledge of how law firms manage client relationships through financial stewardship. You will handle reconciliations, trust accounting for secured lending, payroll processing, and reporting to inform partner-level