Finance; SENIOR Accounts Assistant

Full-time 12 month fixed term role | Hybrid – St Albans and homeworking

As a Senior Accounts Assistant, you will be responsible for a broad range of financial tasks, helping to maintain accurate records and support effective financial management across the firm.

• Managing and processing billing and invoicing activities
• Performing bank and credit card reconciliations
• Maintaining the purchase ledger, including supplier invoices and payments
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Supporting the preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Supporting payroll processes
• Inputting, authorising and releasing TT and BACS payments via online banking systems
• Processing and posting month-end journals
• Ensuring accurate financial records and compliance with internal controls
• Supporting the team with additional ad hoc finance tasks as required

You will be an experienced finance professional who takes pride in accuracy and reliability, and who enjoys working as part of a collaborative team.

• Previous experience in a legal accounting, or finance role
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• A good understanding of accounting principles and SRA Accounts Rules
• Experience using legal accounting systems, payroll software and Excel
• A proactive, organised approach and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to support colleagues across the firm
• Clear expectations and open communication – so you know where you stand.
• Meaningful work with a diverse range of clients, shaping the future.
• A culture of inclusion, belonging, and collaboration.
• Opportunities for growth, mentoring, and development without limits.
• Flexible working and support for a work-life balance that lasts.

We are committed to making our recruitment process fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you’d like to request an adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, or would like to discuss flexibility, please contact our HR team in confidence at

Kelly Pike, Head of Human Resources, Principal Associate