Legal Accounts Assistant

An established and highly regarded law firm is looking to recruit an experienced Legal Accounts Assistant to join its busy finance team in Leeds.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous legal cashiering experience who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and professional environment.

Working closely with the Accounts Manager, you will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the firm's finance function, ensuring payments, financial records and accounting processes are handled accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing and posting incoming and outgoing payments.
• Preparing and processing CHAPS, BACS and online payments.
• Resolving day-to-day accounts and ledger queries.
• Managing credit control activities.
• Processing nominal ledger entries.
• Ensuring compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules and AML requirements.
• Assisting with month-end procedures and financial reconciliations.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting audit requirements.
• Producing financial reports and information as required.
• Supporting colleagues with ledger queries and other finance-related matters.
• Providing cover for the Accounts Manager when required.
• Assisting with general accounts and finance administration.

About You

• Previous experience working in a legal cashiering or legal accounts role.
• A good understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules and SRA requirements.
• Experience processing client and office account transactions.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, flexible approach and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills, with the confidence to deal with accounts queries and liaise with colleagues.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful