Trainee Law Accountant

Overview

Role:
Trainee Law Accountant. Place of Work:
Glasgow, City Centre. Contract Type:
Permanent, 35 hours.

Working Hours:

Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm.

Are you someone who thrives in a busy finance environment? Are you looking for a new challenge within a dynamic and progressive law firm?

Jones Whyte is proud to have been recognised as the Scottish Top Employer of the Year at The Herald and s1jobs Top Employer Awards 2025. This award reflects our commitment to creating a workplace where people thrive - one that values career development, wellbeing, inclusivity, innovation, and community impact. As a firm, we re dedicated to fostering an environment where every team member feels supported, empowered, and part of something meaningful.

As we expand, we re looking for a talented individual to play a pivotal role in the success of our in-house accounts team. This is your chance to shine, contribute your expertise, and grow alongside a company that s invested in your development.

As a Trainee Law Accountant at Jones Whyte, you will work within our growing Finance team and report to our Law Accountant. Assisting with the maintenance of the accounts workflow you will also be involved in drafting and negotiating judicial accounts of expenses for a diverse range of cases.

This role demands strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills and is ideal for a candidate who is eager to expand and advance their knowledge. Full training will be provided with further opportunities for growth and development. The successful candidate will be supported through obtaining their SOLASqualification.

Upon completion of foundational training, you will have the opportunity to benefit from hybrid working.

• Accurate daily input of information into the accounts workflow system
• Ensuring timely payment of judicial accounts
• Drafting accounts of expenses
• Assessing and negotiating accounts of expenses
• Obtaining a SOLAS Diploma

• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Accurate numeracy skills and the ability to work with large amounts of data
• Capability to effectively complete tasks to a high level within established time frames
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel

• Competitive Salary
• 23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (includes closure over Christmas & New Year)
• Holiday Loyalty Scheme (earn up to 5 extra days)
• Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Excellent Maternity and Paternity Benefits
• Modern, renovated office space in central Glasgow
• Company Staff Referral Scheme
• Wellbeing Support
• Annual Company Day Out and Quarterly team events
• Early finish on your birthday