Legal Accounts Assistant

Artemis Human Capital is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded legal practice seeking to appoint a Legal Accounts Assistant to their established team. This role is permanent and they can offer full or part time hours to suit the successful applicant. This position offers the opportunity to become part of a respected organisation with an excellent reputation, a supportive culture and outstanding employee retention.

You'll work alongside experienced colleagues in a role that combines financial administration, banking, reconciliations, billing and compliance within a professional office environment. Whether you're already working within legal finance or have strong accounts experience and are interested in moving into the legal sector, this role offers excellent long-term career prospects. What You'll Be Doing This is a varied role where accuracy, organisation and attention to detail are key.

Day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Managing client and office account transactions Processing electronic payments and banking activity Performing daily bank reconciliations Allocating receipts and payments to the correct matters Processing invoices, bills and financial documentation Assisting with property transaction completion statements Recording and reconciling third-party costs and disbursements Maintaining accurate financial records and audit-ready documentation Supporting credit control activities and monitoring outstanding balances Responding to finance-related queries from colleagues and clients What Makes This Opportunity Attractive?

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Join an established and respected professional practice ? Broad legal accounts role with plenty of variety ? Supportive and experienced team environment ? Flexible approach to working arrangements ? Excellent benefits package ? Strong focus on employee wellbeing ? Long-term career opportunity within a stable organisation

The Ideal Candidate You'll enjoy working in a professional environment where accuracy and confidentiality are essential. We're particularly keen to speak with individuals who can demonstrate:
Previous experience within accounts, finance administration or bookkeeping Strong reconciliation and transactional finance skills Excellent attention to detail Strong organisational and time management abilities Confidence using Microsoft Office packages Professional communication skills Additional Advantage Experience working within a legal or professional services environment Familiarity with Solicitors Accounts Rules Previous Legal Cashier or Legal Accounts experience Benefits The firm offers an excellent overall package including:
Annual salary reviews Discretionary Christmas bonus 23 days annual leave plus statutory holidays Additional paid office closure days throughout the year Flexible working arrangements Enhanced maternity package Paid parental leave Paid miscarriage leave Fertility treatment support Cash plan healthcare scheme Paid flu vaccination Paid sick leave Next steps If you're seeking a finance role within a professional and highly respected organisation where people genuinely enjoy coming to work, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Nicola McCallum, Associate Director at Artemis Human Capital, who is managing the recruitment process on behalf of our client.

Skills:

Bookkeeper Legal bookkeeping Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Banking