Trainee Law Accountant

Hamiltons Law Accountants; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamiltons Law Accountants is seeking Trainee Law Accountants to join their skilled team in Cumbernauld, Scotland. This role offers a structured development plan, leading to a fully trained position within 12 to 24 months. Successful candidates will receive extensive training, mentoring, and support to develop their skills and career path in legal accountancy.

Benefits

Potential bonus prospects

Generous holiday entitlement

Attractive contributory pension scheme

Fully funded place on SOLAS Course

Ongoing funded training and development

Qualifications

• Good academic or work record.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.

Responsibilities

• Follow a structured development plan including judicial accounting practices.
• Perform administrative duties.
• Participate in the SOLAS qualification funded by the company.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Self-Motivation

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Good academic or work record

Job description

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Director at Hamiltons Law Accountants | Legal Expenses Expert | Empowering Law Firms with Expert Feeing Solutions Across Scotland

Hamiltons Law Accountants is one of Scotland’s leading law accountancy firms.Based in Cumbernauld, just outside Glasgow, the office is conveniently close to the main shopping centre and easily accessible by public transport. With a proven track record of managing bespoke law accountancy organisations, David Hamilton and the team are committed to providing excellent service to clients all over Scotland.

We are seeking to recruit two Trainee Law Accountants with high energy and a passion for fast-paced work to join our skilled team as part of our business growth.

The successful candidates will work as part of a team and follow a structured development plan which includes training in judicial accounting practices, private client feeing, and related tasks. They will also perform administrative duties as part of their daily tasks. The role is expected to lead to a fully trained Law Accountant position within 12 to 24 months.

As part of their development, they will be required to participate in the SOLAS qualification, funded by the company subject to conditions being met. The usual place of work will be Cumbernauld however there may be occasions when travel to and working from other locations is a requirement.After successful completion of training, a flexible working home working model will be available.

We are looking for someone with: –

• A good academic or work record
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to understand and interpret terminology and demonstrate attention to detail.
• The ability to take instruction and demonstrate understanding through written and verbal work.
• Self-motivation with a desire to work daily with numbers and written communication.
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
• An ability to maintain existing client relationships
• An Ability to work positively, productively and collaboratively within a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook,Word, Excel & MS Teams).
• The desire to continually develop and learn and share knowledge with colleagues.
• UK Driving Licence.

In return we offer: –

• Initial salary scale for this trainee post ranges from £24,390 to £31,157.
• Once training is successfully completed salary increases to a range of £32,638 to £42,874 per annum for a Law Accountant.
• Potential bonus prospects
• 35-hour, 5-day week
• Flexible working option once the initial training is complete.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Attractive contributory pension scheme
• Sick pay provisions
• Life Insurance
• Fully funded place on SOLAS Course
• Ongoing funded training and development with mentorship
• A work environment that encourages work-life balance and personal growth

The Trainee Law Accountants will receive full support to develop their skills, knowledge, and career path, leading to expanded earning potential within the organisation.

Interviews will likely take place on Tuesday 8thand Wednesday 9thJuly 2025 in Cumbernauld.

Please forward your CV and a short covering letter to Kirsty McGhie, Head of Admin, [e-mail]5pm on Wednesday 25th June 2025.

In your covering letter, please clearly state:-

• Whether you hold a full driving license

• Your availability for interview on the above dates

• How do you believe you could add value to our team in your first 6 months?

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Legal Services

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