Job Details
Job Title: Legal Accounts Assistant – Public Sector Housing
Sector: Public Sector Housing
Location: Waterloo, SE1
Salary:£30k – £35k
Position: Permanent – Full Time
Reference: WR91345
Responsibilities
* Managing daily client account transactions in accordance with SRA Accounts Rules
* Performing client and office account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
* Processing client billing, completion statements, transfers and financial transactions
* Supporting office accounts, supplier payments, expenses and month‑end finance processes
* Assisting with compliance, audits and financial reporting requirements
* Working closely with conveyancing and operational teams to support client matters and finance‑related queries
Benefits
* Competitive salary package
* Support towards professional qualifications and ongoing development
* Opportunity to gain further experience within legal finance and compliance
* Collaborative and supportive team environment
* Monday to Friday working hours with no weekend requirement
Requirements
* Previous experience within legal accounts, finance, bookkeeping or a similar role
* Working knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules is highly desirable
* Strong understanding of accounting principles and reconciliations
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Office suite
* Experience using legal accounting software, Xero or QuickBooks would be advantageous
* Strong communication skills with the ability to work across multiple teams
* Proactive, reliable and capable of managing workloads in a fast‑paced environment
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