Legal Accounts Assistant – Job Description
Location: Leicester
Department: Finance / Accounts
Reports to: Accounts Manager / Head Legal Cashier
Employment Type: Full-time
Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Accounts Assistant to support our finance department and ensure the smooth running of day-to-day accounts operations within the firm. The ideal candidate ideally will have experience working in a UK law firm or professional services environment and a clear understanding of the SRA Accounts Rules. However, we will consider applicants who have a keen willingness to learn and who possess a qualification in accounting.
Key Responsibilities
Client & Office Accounting
· Processing client and office account receipts and payments in accordance with SRA Accounts Rules.
· Allocating funds to correct client matters and ensuring accurate ledger postings.
· Monitoring and reconciling client account balances, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
· Processing payments via online banking platform
Billing & Financial Administration
· Assisting with the preparation and dispatch of client invoices, credit notes and billing queries.
· Ensuring costs and disbursements are correctly recorded and billed.
· Maintaining accurate financial records across all practice management systems.
Bank Reconciliations
· Performing daily and monthly bank reconciliations for client and office accounts.
· Identifying discrepancies and working with the Accounts Manager to resolve issues promptly.
Purchase Ledger & Expenses
· Processing purchase invoices, staff expenses and supplier payments.
· Maintaining supplier records and responding to supplier queries.
· Ensuring VAT is correctly applied and recorded.
Financial Reporting Support
· Assisting with month-end tasks, including reporting, journal entries and ledger reviews.
· Producing financial reports for partners and fee-earners as required.
Compliance & Audit
· Ensuring all financial processes comply with SRA Accounts Rules, AML requirements and internal financial policies.
· Supporting internal and external audit processes.
Skills & Experience Required/Essential
· Previous experience in a UK law firm accounts team or professional services finance environment.
· Proficiency with legal practice management systems
· Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
· High level of numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
· Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Desirable
· AAT Level 2/3 (or studying towards AAT qualification).
· Experience handling client monies, disbursements and legal aid billing.
· Familiarity with VAT rules relating to legal services.
· Strong understanding of SRA Accounts Rules.
Personal Attributes
· Discreet, reliable and professional, maintaining strict confidentiality.
· Proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a busy team.
· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
· A methodical, problem-solving mindset.
· Excellent attention to detail and ensuring accuracy at all times.
THIS IS STRICTLY AN OFFICE BASED POSITION ONLY
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CV/APPLICATION DIRECTLY TO [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.72 per hour
Work Location: In person
