Legal Accounts Assistant - PT

Join a reputable legal practice that's dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services through a supportive and professional environment. Known for their commitment to confidentiality and integrity, they offer a collaborative workplace where your finance skills can make a real impact.

• Hourly rate: £14.50-£15.00 (depending on qualifications and experience)
• Company pension scheme
• Healthshield (health cash plan) offering workplace wellbeing services
• Death In Service Scheme
• Part‑time hours: 20-25 hours per week, Monday to Friday

This well‑established legal firm operates within the legal sector, providing expert services with a dedicated finance team. Their friendly culture encourages professional development and values confidentiality, making it an ideal environment for someone looking to balance work and life commitments. The role reports to the Company Accountant and Finance Partner, supporting a broad scope of financial functions within a collaborative setting.

• Minimum 1 year's experience in finance or bookkeeping
• Relevant third‑level qualification such as accounting or technician studies
• Strong analytical and meticulous attention to detail
• Competent in MS Word, Excel, Outlook
• Friendly communicator with excellent organisational skills
• Confidential, proactive, and able to multitask effectively

• Monitor and communicate bank transactions, update lodgement records, and reconcile accounts
• Process daily receipts and payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Assist with fee invoicing, billing, and disbursement procedures
• Manage client ledgers and resolve financial queries efficiently
• Handle purchase invoices, creditor reconciliations, and petty cash management
• Review expense claims and process payments promptly
  
  Support month‑end and year‑end financial reporting processes
• Contribute to external audits and inspections, ensuring strict adherence to protocols