Yarwood Holmes Law Ltd
Accounts and Practice Management Assistant
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Accounts & Practice Management Assistant
Location: Cramlington
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About Us
We are a well-established and growing law firm with five offices, committed to providing exceptional legal services and outstanding client care. We are looking for an organised, motivated and ambitious Accounts & Practice Management Assistant to join our team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within legal practice management and finance. The successful candidate must be committed to studying towards an AAT qualification as a minimum, with the opportunity to undertake further professional qualifications as their career develops.
The Role
Working closely with the Practice Manager and senior management team, you will assist with the day-to-day financial administration and operational management of the firm.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting with the firm’s legal accounts in accordance with the SRA Accounts Rules.
- Processing purchase invoices, payments and receipts.
- Performing bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records.
- Assisting with billing, credit control and client account transactions.
- Supporting payroll administration and supplier payments.
- Assisting with compliance, audits and regulatory reporting.
- Producing management information and reports.
- Supporting the smooth running of the firm’s five offices.
- Assisting with administrative projects, policies and practice management initiatives.
- Providing general administrative support to the management team.
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About You
The successful candidate will:
- Have excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Be highly accurate with excellent attention to detail.
- Have strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Be confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Be proactive, reliable and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Demonstrate discretion when handling confidential information.
- Be willing and committed to studying towards an AAT qualification as a minimum, with support from the firm to achieve further relevant professional qualifications.
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Previous accounts, finance or legal administration experience is desirable but not essential. Full training will be provided for the right candidate.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
- Full support towards AAT qualification and further professional development.
- Career progression opportunities within a growing multi-office law firm.
- A friendly, supportive and professional working environment.
- Company pension.
- Holiday entitlement.
- Ongoing training and development.
If you are looking for a career where you can develop professionally while playing a key role in the success of a growing law firm, we would love to hear from you.
Closing Date: 31 August 2026
To apply, please send your CV to helen.holmes@yarwoodholmes.co.uk and a covering letter explaining why you would be a great fit for this role.
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