Accounts Clerk - Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months

Forbes Solicitors; Gordon (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Annual leave purchase scheme

Health care benefits

Staff discount on Firm services

Ongoing professional development

Profit share scheme

Job summary

Forbes Solicitors LLP are seeking a Fixed Term Accounts Clerk to join our Finance team. This full-time, 36.25-hour-per-week role runs on a 12-month fixed-term contract, based at Walton Summit Centre with strong accessibility.

You will manage daily banking, reconcile ledgers, process payments, and respond to finance queries while maintaining accurate records and confidentiality. A background in accounts and familiarity with Sage/SAP is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounts-based roles.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Sage/SAP) and MS Office, including Excel.
• Hands-on recording of financial transactions, bank reconciliations, and ledger activities.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and ability to post and manage figures.
• Excellent numeracy, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily banking activities including transfers, reconciliations, and client-to-office transactions.
• Allocate incoming payments, maintain accurate financial records, and resolve discrepancies.
• Reconciling client ledgers to ensure all transactions are correct and compliant.
• Respond to client and stakeholder finance queries promptly and professionally.
• Maintain confidentiality in financial reporting and comply with standards and policies.
• Update all relevant systems and records; support other accounting tasks as needed.

Skills

Accounts experience

Sage

SAP

Excel

Bank reconciliations

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Time management

Stakeholder communication

IT literacy

Tools

Sage

SAP

Excel

MS Office

Job description

The Role

Forbes Solicitors LLP are seeking a Fixed Term Accounts Clerk to join our Finance team. This role is full time, working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Job Description

The Role

Forbes Solicitors LLP are seeking a Fixed Term Accounts Clerk to join our Finance team. This role is full time, working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Based at Sceptre Way (PR5 6AW), this role offers excellent accessibility, positioned just a 10-minute drive from Junction 29/30 of the M6 and the M61/M65 interchange near the M60 network.

Walton Summit Centre is a well-established commercial hub, ideally situated for candidates commuting from Preston, Chorley, Leyland, Blackburn, and Greater Manchester.

During the 12 month contract, you will be responsible for achieving successful outcomes such as:

• Manage daily banking activities including transfers, reconciliations, and client-to-office transactions.
• Allocate incoming payments, maintain accurate financial records, and resolve discrepancies.
• Reconciling client ledgers to ensure all transactions are correct and compliant.
• Respond to client and stakeholder finance queries promptly and professionally.
• Exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting and comply with financial standards, policies and client requirements.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records, updating all relevant systems and records as required.
• Support other accounting and finance tasks where required.

The Person

We will be progressing applicants to the next stage based on the candidate’s demonstrated knowledge, experience, and skills in:

Essential

• Previous experience in accounts-based roles.
• Proficiency in accounting and IT software, such as Sage/SAP, and Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Hands-on experience of recording financial transactions; bank reconciliations, payment processing, and sales ledger activities.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and practices.
• Ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• Demonstrates excellent numeracy skills.
• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail, including proof-reading and editing skills to ensure accuracy and quality of work.
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively, and coordinate multiple activities simultaneously to meet deadlines.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, including oral, written and via digital platforms and a variety of stakeholders.
• Demonstrates excellent listening skills, with the ability to understand and articulate customer query or need.
• Demonstrates excellent IT skills and the ability to use multiple platforms such as word, excel, outlook and other case management systems/databases.
• Aligns with the Firm’s values.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a cash office or billing/credit control role.
• Awareness of financial regulations and standards relevant to the industry.

The Firm

At Forbes Solicitors, we believe in creating a supportive and collaborative environment where our team members can thrive and develop themselves and others. We offer a comprehensive range of legal services and have offices across the North, with deep roots in Lancashire. Our team are known for its genuine, practical advice and passion for achieving the best results. We are real people who listen to each other and work together to deliver exceptional service.

We are proud to have been awarded UK Employer of the Year: Silver (250+) at the Investors in People Awards 2024 and the Firm is ranked as a Legal 500 Top Tier Firm and a Chambers and Partners Leading Firm.

We are a values led Firm and are looking for people who embody our values: authenticity, striving for exceptional results, and unity in teamwork to join our award-winning Firm.

The Benefits

• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Annual leave purchase scheme (Subject to T&Cs).
• Enhanced family friendly policies and pay for Maternity, Paternity and Adoption.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Celebration and Volunteer leave.
• Ongoing professional development and progression opportunities.
• Profit share scheme.
• Additional long service awards.
• Subsidised tuck shops.
• Staff discount on Firm services.
• Health care benefits (Health Cash Back Plan and Mental Health Counselling Services).
• BUPA (Solicitor positions only, for self, not dependents).
• Retail and gym membership discounts.
• Recruitment and legal department referrals (Subject to T&Cs).
• Annual Events.

Forbes is an equal opportunities and disability-confident employer, accredited by Investors in People and ISO 9001 quality management systems. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment, service provision, and supplier engagement, and strive to maintain a workforce that reflects the local community.

We kindly remind all recruitment agencies to respect our policy which prohibits the acceptance of speculative CVs, and not submit candidates for a role that we advertise, unless explicitly instructed to do so. Any candidates that are submitted on a speculative basis will not be considered an introduction. Our dedication to this process is part of our commitment to equal opportunities for all applicants.