At a Glance
- Tasks: Support financial operations and manage client accounts in a modern law firm.
- Company: Join a progressive law firm with a collaborative team culture.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, career development opportunities, and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for process improvement and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while growing your legal accounts expertise.
- Qualifications: Experience in legal accounts or finance, strong attention to detail, and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Our client is a modern and growing law firm seeking an experienced Legal Accounts Assistant to support the day-to-day financial operations of the practice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with legal accounts experience to join a collaborative team and develop their career within a progressive legal environment.
Working closely with the finance team, you will be responsible for:
- Managing client and office accounts, ensuring compliance with SRA Accounts Rules
- Supporting month-end processes and maintaining accurate financial records
- Working closely with fee earners and operational teams to provide finance support across the business
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing client and office account transactions in line with SRA Accounts Rules
- Performing daily and monthly reconciliations
- Processing client billing, transfers and completion statements
- Supporting supplier payments, expenses and banking activities
- Assisting with payroll, VAT returns and month-end finance processes
- Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting management reporting
- Assisting with audit preparation and compliance requirements
- Responding to finance queries from colleagues and clients
- Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes and procedures
Requirements:
- Previous experience in legal accounts, finance or bookkeeping
- Good understanding of SRA Accounts Rules
- Strong reconciliation and accounting skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities
- Confident communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office
- Experience using legal accounting software, Xero or QuickBooks is advantageous
- Able to manage workloads effectively in a fast-paced environment
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