Legal Accounts Assistant

Our client is a modern and growing law firm seeking an experienced Legal Accounts Assistant to support the day-to-day financial operations of the practice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with legal accounts experience to join a collaborative team and develop their career within a progressive legal environment.

Working closely with the finance team, you will be responsible for managing client and office accounts, ensuring compliance with SRA Accounts Rules, supporting month-end processes and maintaining accurate financial records. You will also work closely with fee earners and operational teams to provide finance support across the business.

• Manage client and office account transactions in line with SRA Accounts Rules
• Perform daily and monthly reconciliations
• Process client billing, transfers and completion statements
• Support supplier payments, expenses and banking activities
• Assist with payroll, VAT returns and month-end finance processes
• Maintain accurate financial records and support management reporting
• Assist with audit preparation and compliance requirements
• Respond to finance queries from colleagues and clients
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and procedures

• Previous experience in legal accounts, finance or bookkeeping
• Good understanding of SRA Accounts Rules
• Strong reconciliation and accounting skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities
• Confident communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office
• Experience using legal accounting software, Xero or Quick Books is advantageous
• Able to manage workloads effectively in a fast-paced environment