Legal Accounts Assistant; Part-time

Alexander Daniels are working with a leading law firm based in Coventry who are looking to recruit a Legal Accounts Assistant on a part-time, permanent basis (16 hours per week). Reporting into the Accounts Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily bookkeeping and providing a high-quality financial service to the firm and its clients.

Responsibilities:

• Accurate cashbook management and general ledger accuracy
• Completing daily bank reconciliations for both client and office accounts
• Daily preparation of online bank payments, (occasional) cheque raising
• Daily allocation and reconciliation of payments
• Assist in quarterly client interest calculation and processing
• Assist Accounts Supervisor and Practice Director with finance-related queries and resolve client financial queries
• Invoicing and credit note issuance ensuring correct VAT Treatment
• Review ledgers to ensure any errors are picked up and corrected in a timely manner
• Review debtor and creditor ledgers to ensure items are cleared as soon as possible
• Ensure compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules (including AML related processes), reporting any breaches
• Provide fee earners with ad hoc financial information regarding matters and debts

Essential experience:

• Knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules and Regulations
• An understanding of accounting principles and practices
• Anti-money laundering awareness
• Experience with Legal accounting software
• Ability to work within the requirement of confidentiality
• High standard of accuracy and able to work under pressure

On offer is the opportunity a join a supportive team with a competitive salary. To be successful in this position you must have at least 2 years accounting experience within a similar role.