Finance​/Accounts Assistant

Finance / Accounts Assistant
£24,500 – £26,500
Leicester, Office Based
Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm

Our client is a well-established, award-winning law firm with a strong reputation for excellence, professionalism, and staff development. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Finance / Accounts Assistant to join their busy finance team and support the smooth running of client and office accounts.
 
This role would suit someone who has previously worked within a professional services or legal firm, enjoys working with financial data, and takes pride in accuracy, organisation, and compliance.
 
The role
 
As a Finance / Accounts Assistant, you will be a key member of the finance function, supporting day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring financial records are accurate, compliant, and up to date.

Maintaining and updating client and office account ledgers in line with regulatory and compliance requirements
Processing billing, invoicing, disbursements, and cost allocations
Monitoring client balances and supporting credit control activities
Assisting with month-end procedures, reconciliations, and financial reporting
Managing and reconciling petty cash
Opening, maintaining, and closing files for fee earners and management
Supporting fee earners with file closures and financial compliance checks
Producing financial correspondence, spreadsheets, reports, and documentation
Attending meetings, taking accurate minutes, and maintaining records
Creating and maintaining operational, legal, and financial records (both electronic and paper-based)
Supporting internal audits and compliance reviews
The candidate

AAT qualification is desired but not essential
Previous experience working within a finance or accounts role within financial services or a legal firm
Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with senior stakeholders, fee earners, and clients
Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
Strong numeracy and organisational skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Accounting software
Good written and verbal communication skills
In return

£24,500 - £26,500 per annum
Supportive and friendly team environment
Opportunity to work for an award-winning law firm
Interested? Please click ‘Apply’ today