Posted: 4 June
The role
Job description
Join a forward-thinking legal practice where your financial expertise can truly make a difference. Our client is a dynamic, reputable law firm known for delivering exceptional legal services and maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity within the legal sector.
Salary/Benefits
- Competitive salary package
- Full attendance bonus
- Discretionary performance-related bonus
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Contributory pension scheme
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
About your next employer
This is a well-established legal practice specialising in a broad range of legal services, with a strong reputation for client care and compliance. Operating within a busy, multi-disciplinary team, they utilise cutting-edge legal accounting software and are committed to maintaining compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules. The firm boasts a supportive, team-focused environment that values accuracy and professionalism, with a manageable team size and plenty of opportunity for growth.
About you
- Previous experience in legal accounts or within a professional services environment, preferably familiar with Solicitors Accounts Rules
- Exceptional attention to detail and numerical accuracy
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information
- Efficient in managing workload during busy month-end and year-end periods
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and communicate effectively
What you'll do
- Manage client and office ledgers, ensuring all transactions are accurately processed
- Perform regular bank reconciliations for all accounts to confirm exact matches
- Handle electronic transactions and bank payments with precision
- Allocate incoming funds correctly to client files and cross-reference accordingly
- Process cheques, cash, bank deposits, and supplier payments
- Post and review invoices and client bills, ensuring compliance and accuracy
- Review completion statements for property transactions, verifying financial correctness
- Record disbursements such as searches and third-party fees, reconciling as needed
- Maintain tidy, audit-ready digital financial records
- Support credit control efforts by monitoring aged debtors
- Handle accounts queries from fee earners and clients professionally and efficiently
For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact the VANRATH office for a confidential chat today.
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