Legal Accounts Assistant

About the role

Our client, a modern and growing law firm, is looking for an experienced Legal Accounts Assistant to support day‑to‑day financial operations. Working closely with the finance team, you will manage client and office accounts, ensure compliance with SRA Accounts Rules, and help maintain accurate financial records.

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.

Required profile

• 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.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Experience with legal accounting software such as Xero or QuickBooks