Accounts Assistant

Watkins Solicitors, an award-winning legal firm with a legacy in Family Law, Education Law, Conveyancing, Human Rights, Judicial Review, and Wills & Probate Law, is expanding its team. With four offices strategically located in North Bristol, South Bristol, Bath, and Hereford we also serve clients in Evesham by appointment.

• Legal Aid franchise, serving family clients, judicial review, and human rights.
• Accommodating both Legal Aid and private clients.
• Outstanding reputation as a supportive employer.
• Emphasis on remote, agile, and flexible working opportunities.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be an integral part of our Accounts department. We are recruiting for a full time Accounts Assistant – (35 hours/week);
Monday to Thursday 9 am to 5 pm, and Friday 8.30 am to 4 pm based in our North Street Bristol office. After initial training, hybrid working would be considered.

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for accounts, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

• Assisting the team with queries on financial matters such as account postings, bank reconciliation, banking, assisting with conveyancing transactions, purchase ledger transactions, expense claims and petty cash.
• Support in gathering information for reports, reviewing dormant matters and dealing with residual balances and ledger queries.
• General administrative duties to support the Accounts department.
• Handling confidential information in line with the Firm’s data security protocol.
• Proven experience in an account’s role, with a least one year in a legal setting required.
• Good working knowledge of Solicitor Accounts rules.
• Excellent analytical skills to assess financial data and identify discrepancies.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Strong data entry and numeracy skills with meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial documentation.
• A hardworking, proactive approach will be needed to problem‑solve and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Team oriented with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team.
• Experience with case management systems

• Competitive salary: £27,000 per annum
• Flexible work policy, Bike2
  
  Work & Medicash Schemes.
• Opportunities for career progression

To embark on a rewarding career with Watkins Solicitors, please send your CV and a compelling covering letter to Alanna Dean at  The closing date for this vacancy is Wednesday 11 March 2026
. Interviews may occur sooner if sufficient and suitable candidates are received. Induction and training to take place in the North Street office.

Watkins Solicitors welcomes applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, providing equipment or changes to the workplace. All candidates invited to interview have the opportunity to request adjustments to the recruitment process when scheduling your interview. Some options include communication support or breaks.