Administration for accounting firm Work, Jobs in London, Eng (with Salaries)

Legal Accounts Assistant
Stanton & Partners —London
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Accounting
- QuickBooks
- Annual leave
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Accountant (In-house)
Velos —London
- From £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Bachelor's degree
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Administrative Assistant - Children
Russell Cooke —London
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Administrative experience
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11d
Graduate Trainee Accountant
Tax Affinity Accountants —Epsom
- From £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
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Finance Business Partner (COO / Operations)
Janus Henderson —London
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT - ROMANIAN SPEAKING
LDN FINANCIAL LIMITED —London
- £10,377 - £27,600 a year
- Part-time
- Social media management
- English
- Microsoft Office
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Legal Accounts Assistant
Madison Brook —London
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Office
- Accounting
- QuickBooks
- Annual leave
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Finance Database Analyst
Saffery —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Maintenance
- Profit sharing
- Annual leave
Partnership Accountant
Kennedys Law - UK —London
- Full-time
- Accounting
- Tax experience
7d
Restructuring Executive
SW Group —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Accounting
- Organisational skills
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HR Advisor
Saffery —London
- Full-time
- Management
- Computer literacy
- Analysis skills
Director, Finance Change
Janus Henderson —London
- Hybrid work
- Accounting
- Mentoring
- Leadership
Financial Management Trainee
East Herts Council —Hertford
- £38,009 - £47,910 a year
- Call to connect
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Accountant
CSC (Corporation Service Company) —London
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Life insurance
Billing Co-ordinator
DLA Piper —London
- Accounting
- Communication skills
SAAA Administrator - Maternity Cover
PKF Littlejohn —London
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
Part Time Payroll and Reward Administrator
Saffery —London
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- IT
- Communication skills
Revenue Accounting Manager
Palantir Technologies —London
- Full-time
- Project management
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
- Work from home
Paraplanner
Menzies LLP —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
Billing Team Leader
DLA Piper —London
- Accounting
- Communication skills

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Legal Accounts Assistant

Stanton & Partners
London

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Job details

Full-time
£30,000 - £35,000 a year

Benefits

Annual leave

Qualifications

Microsoft Office
Xero
Accounting
QuickBooks
Organisational skills
Bookkeeping

Full job description

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Legal Accounts Assistant to join our growing legal practice and support the day-to-day financial management of the business, with a particular focus on Conveyancing. This is an exciting opportunity to join a modern forward-thinking firm focused on delivering exceptional client service.

Working closely with the Director of Finance, you will play a key role in managing both client and office accounts, ensuring compliance with Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules, and gain supporting the wider financial operations of the practice.

This is a varied and hands-on position suited to someone with previous legal finance or accounts experience who is looking to further develop their career within a collaborative and growing business.

Key Responsibilities

Client & Legal Accounts

Manage daily client account transactions in line with SRA Accounts Rules
Perform daily and monthly reconciliations of client account ledgers
Monitor and maintain accurate client balances, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly
Process client billing, completion statements, transfers, and financial queries
Ensure accurate record keeping and maintenance of legal accounting documentation

Business Finance Support

Support day-to-day office account operations including payments, banking, and reconciliations
Process supplier invoices, expenses, and payment runs
Assist with payroll, VAT administration, and month-end finance processes
Maintain accurate financial records and support management reporting requirements

Compliance & Reporting

Support compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and internal financial controls
Assist with audit preparation and liaise with external auditors where required
Help identify and improve finance processes and procedures
Support the preparation of financial reports and information for senior management

Administration & Team Support

Work closely with conveyancing and operational teams to support client matters
Act as a point of contact for finance-related queries from internal and external stakeholders.
Assist with general finance and administrative duties across the practice
Contribute to a professional, organised, and efficient working environment

Finance Administration & Month-End Support

Support month-end close processes including journals and reconciliations
Assist with accruals, prepayments, and basic balance sheet reconciliations
Maintain accurate and well-organised financial records for audit purposes
Support management accounts preparation as required

Required Experience & Skills

Previous experience in legal accounts, finance, or bookkeeping required
Working knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules preferred
Strong understanding of accounting principles and reconciliations
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Confident communicator with the ability to work across teams
Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
Experience using legal accounting systems, Xero, or QuickBooks beneficial
Proactive, reliable, and able to manage workloads effectively in a fast-paced environment

Desirable Attributes

Experience supporting residential or auction conveyancing teams.
Familiarity with CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) standards.
Experience with SRA file audits or compliance preparation.
Comfortable working in an innovative, digitally-enabled, and client-centric culture.

Remuneration & Benefits

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 18:00
20 days annual leave plus public holidays
Birthday gifted as day off and discretionary Christmas closure
Support provided towards professional qualifications

Why Us?

At Stanton & Partners, we value collaboration, ethical practices, and professional development. This role offers the opportunity to join a modern and growing legal practice where you can further develop your experience within legal finance while working as part of a supportive and ambitious team. As part of their conveyancing team, this role ensures that client finances are managed to the highest standards, enabling fee earners to focus on delivering seamless legal support.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Experience:

Accounting: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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