Legal Accounts Assistant

Express Recruitment are delighted to be working in partnership with an established and forward-thinking law firm as they look to recruit an experienced Legal Accounts Assistant to join their team based at their Mansfield head office.

You will be a key part of the business supporting the Accounts Manager and wider team to ensure the smooth and compliant running of the firm’s financial operations while acting as a point of contact for finance-related queries across the firm.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive employer offering a competitive salary dependent on experience, flexible working where the role allows, generous holiday allowance including additional closure days over the Christmas period, company pension, ongoing training and development and clear opportunities for progression within a modern and collaborative working environment.

• Manage client and office account transactions in line with SRA Accounts Rules
• Process bills, payments and transfers accurately and efficiently
• Carry out bank and ledger reconciliations
• Manage client balances and residual balances
• Support month end and year end accounting processes
• Assist with audits and compliance checks
• Act as a point of contact for finance-related queries from fee earners and colleagues
• Work closely with the Accounts Manager and wider team to ensure financial best practice

• Experience with in a legal accounts role
• Working knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules
• Organised with strong attention to detail
• Proactive and able to manage workloads independently
• Confident working as part of a team within a busy environment
• IT and communication skills
• Experience using legal accounting software such as SOS, LEAP or DPS is desirable

Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates.

We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations.

Hours:
Monday to Friday, Full Time (9:00am to 5:00pm)

Location:
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

Job Type:
Full Time, Permanent

Unfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.