Accounting Specialist – Legal Accounts (12‑month FTC)

About the role

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading global law firm for a 12‑month fixed‑term Accounting Specialist based in London. The role supports the firm’s accounts team with reporting, returns, daily transactions and compliance activities.

Key responsibilities

• Review and post journals, record and report receipts.
• Perform bank reconciliations, manage daily transactions and monitor bank balances.
• Maintain bills and conduct compliance checks.
• Prepare and file statutory returns.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) rules.
• Assist with client account management and VAT compliance as required.
• Manage expense and invoice approvals and handle email enquiries.
• Provide ad‑hoc support to the wider finance team.

Required profile

• 5+ years of legal accounts experience, preferably within a law firm (professional services experience also considered).
• Strong knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational and analytical abilities.

Required skills

• Excel
• Aderant
• Emburse

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working arrangements.