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Bailey Hunter Ltd; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Hybrid working environment

Eye tests and glasses allowance

Pension contributions

Learning and development via Mauve

Job summary

Bailey Hunter Ltd is recruiting an Accounts Assistant on behalf of an established and growing law firm in Sunderland. The role offers a supportive team environment and a clear path to professional growth.

You will be involved in day-to-day accounting tasks and will be encouraged to pursue an AAT qualification through an apprenticeship route. Full training and ongoing support will be provided, with a hybrid working arrangement and a focus on developing long-term career prospects in finance within

Qualifications

• Some accounts or finance experience is desirable.
• Support to pursue a professional AAT qualification via apprenticeship route.
• Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Process payments, receipts and invoices with accuracy.
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist with bank reconciliations.
• Support client and office account transactions and expense processing.
• Respond to internal accounts enquiries and assist with month-end procedures.
• Use the firm's accounts and case management systems.

Job description

Salary: Salary negotiable depending on experience

Our client, an established and growing law firm in Sunderland, is looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join its friendly and supportive team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with some relevant accounts or finance experience who is looking to build a long-term career. The firm is keen to support the successful candidate in completing a professional AAT qualification, likely through an apprenticeship route.

The Role

Working as part of the firm’s accounts function, you will provide day-to-day support with a range of financial and administrative duties.

Depending on your existing experience, your responsibilities may include:

• - Processing payments, receipts and invoices
• - Maintaining accurate financial records
• - Assisting with bank reconciliations
• - Supporting client and office account transactions
• - Helping to process expenses
• - Responding to internal accounts enquiries
• - Assisting with month-end procedures
• - Using the firm’s accounts and case management systems
• - Ensuring that work is completed accurately and within required timescales
• - Providing general administrative support to the accounts team

Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Perks and Benefits

Generous annual leave, plus public holidays based on location. Extra annual leave for your birthday or an alternative celebration day. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Pension plan with contributions from Mauve Group (where applicable). Opportunities for professional growth via Mauve Academy – our learning portal. Annual training allowance for career development. Hybrid working environment, with home setup allowance (where applicable). Optical benefits (£155/€180 toward eye tests, glasses, and lenses). Exciting opportunities, including domestic/international travel, team meet-ups, and company-wide events.