Description
The Opportunity
A well-established law firm is looking to recruit a motivated Legal Accounts Assistant to join its busy accounts team at its Leeds office. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity for someone with previous legal cashiering experience who is looking to develop their career within a supportive finance team.
Working closely with the Accounts Manager, you will provide accurate, efficient and timely administrative and accounting support, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the firm's financial processes. The successful candidate will be organised, proactive and comfortable working as part of a team in a busy office environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Process and post incoming and outgoing payments, including occasional visits to the bank.
- Arrange and process TT, BACS and online payments, ensuring a high level of accuracy.
- Respond to and resolve accounts queries.
- Undertake credit control duties.
- Complete nominal ledger postings.
- Work in accordance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and anti-money laundering requirements.
- Assist with month-end activities and maintain accurate records and filing for audit purposes.
- Produce accounts reports when required.
- Assist colleagues with ledger queries and provide relevant financial information.
- Provide cover for the Accounts Manager when required.
- Undertake other ad hoc accounts and finance duties as necessary.
Skills and Experience
Previous legal cashiering experience is essential.
- An understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
- Some knowledge of the SRA Accounts Rules.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
- Strong numeracy skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Good organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
- The ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities in a busy office.
- Clear communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to liaise with colleagues.
- A proactive, positive approach and the ability to work independently as well as within a team.
Salary and Benefits
- Salary is negotiable depending on experience.
- The benefits package includes:
- 33 days' annual leave, including bank holidays.
- Additional long-service holiday entitlement.
- The option to purchase additional annual leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Life assurance.
- Annual travel card loan.
- Regular funded staff social events.
- A flexible and agile working environment, with an emphasis on work-life balance.
About the Firm
The firm is an established, full-service legal practice serving individuals, families, trade unions and professional associations. Its work spans employment, personal injury, clinical negligence, family law, wills and estates, residential property and dispute resolution, alongside a range of other legal services.
With its head office in Leeds and additional offices across the region, the firm places a strong emphasis on accessible, client-focused legal services and a collaborative approach across its teams.
How to Apply
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity or to apply, please contact Ryan at Puro Associates.
