At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist with finance duties and gain experience in a legal cashier environment.
- Company: Established law firm with a supportive culture in Southsea.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 20 days leave, festive closures, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Perfect for graduates or those looking to transition into legal finance.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in legal finance with hands-on experience and growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: Attention to detail, numerical skills, and interest in legal accounts.
The predicted salary is between 13220 - 24000 £ per year.
Salary up to £24,000. Graduates encouraged to apply. Develop your legal finance career.
Location: Southsea
Job type: Full-time, permanent
Are you looking to begin or develop your career in legal finance and accounts? A well-established, multi-service and multi-office law firm is looking for a Junior Legal Accounts Assistant to join its Southsea office. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or someone with experience in finance administration, legal administration or accounts. Working alongside the firm’s accounts team, you will assist with day-to-day transactional finance duties and gain valuable experience within a legal cashier environment.
What you’ll be doing:
- Monitoring incoming funds and updating records
- Processing electronic and BACS payments
- Assisting with billing and account transfers
- Producing cheques when required
- Entering purchase ledger invoices accurately
- Posting direct debits
- Responding to supplier queries
- Obtaining copy invoices and checking statements
- Assisting with payment runs
- Supporting bank reconciliations
- Checking transactions have the correct documentation and authorisation
- Liaising with internal teams regarding account queries
What we’re looking for:
- Strong attention to detail and numerical skills
- Good organisation and time management
- Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- A professional and reliable approach
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- An interest in developing a career in legal accounts
Previous accounts, finance administration or legal cashier experience is preferred but not essential. Graduates with a relevant degree and a genuine interest in legal finance are welcome to apply.
Benefits include:
- 20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Christmas and New Year closure as additional gifted annual leave
- Parking permit where on-site parking is unavailable
- Sage Benefits after probation, including discounts and GP access
- Summer and Christmas parties
Apply today to develop your legal accounts career within a supportive local firm.
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