Clear IT Recruitment Ltd
Legal Accounts Assistant
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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.
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The Role
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.
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Key Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- 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 QuickBooks is advantageous
- Able to manage workloads effectively in a fast-paced environment
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Should you have any questions or wish to apply, please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited.
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