Job: Junior Accounts Assistant
Location: Chandler’s Ford
Job Type: Full time
At Dutton Gregory Solicitors, we’re proud of our strong reputation as a trusted legal partner and employer. As part of our continued growth, we’re looking for a Junior Accounts Assistant to join our Finance Team at our Chandlers Ford office. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone developing their finance career, who thrives in a fast-paced and supportive environment.
As a Junior Accounts Assistant, you’ll play an important part in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the firm. From ensuring client transactions are recorded accurately to handling queries and assisting with billing, you’ll be hands-on and integral to the smooth running of the Finance department. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across the business, build confidence working with financial systems, and gain valuable experience in legal accounting – all while learning and growing in a team that values development and teamwork.
The Role
As a Junior Accounts Assistant, you’ll:
* Prompt and accurate recording of all financial transactions relating to client money
* Raising and processing electronic payments
* Performing daily bank reconciliations
* Reconciling client accounts and managing residual balances or untraceable funds
* Verifying data reports, client accounts, and statements
* Supporting billing through checking and final posting
* General banking tasks
* Handling internal staff queries via phone and email
* Notifying Lawyers of funds received
* Managing external calls and taking card payments promptly
* Assisting Finance Managers with financial admin and ad hoc duties
* Providing administrative support to other departments when needed
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
* A desire to learn, a flexible attitude, and a collaborative mindset
* Confidence with numbers and proficiency in IT, especially Excel
* Previous experience in a legal environment is desirable but not essential
* GCSE (or equivalent) Grade C or above in English and Mathematics
* Ideally studying towards an AAT qualification
Why join us?
At Dutton Gregory, we live by our core values:
Committed– to our clients, our work, and each other.
United– as a team, we work better when we work together.
Progressive– always looking ahead, improving and innovating.
We offer a supportive environment where your ideas are valued, your development is encouraged, and your work truly makes a difference.
Apply Today
Apply by emailing your CV and covering note explaining why you’d be a great fit for the role to - recruitment@duttongregory.co.uk. Or click the "apply now" button below
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