Overview
Looking for a way into the legal world, but want to avoid the stuffy, corporate clichés? Here’s your chance to join a law firm that’s big enough to offer real progression, but close‑knit enough that you’ll know everyone’s name. As a Legal Accounts Assistant, you’ll be trusted with the numbers that matter – handling high‑value transactions, supporting fee earners, and making sure every penny is in the right place. If you want to build a career in legal finance, learn from people who’ve been there for decades, and actually enjoy coming to work, this is the one to watch.
Responsibilities
* Allocating credits into the client account and notifying fee earners when funds arrive
* Investigating and reconciling incoming payments, including high‑value completion monies
* Managing daily bank reconciliations for client accounts
* Processing and sending out high‑value CHAPS payments
* Handling queries from the cashier box and allocating funds as needed
* Liaising with fee earners to transfer funds and ensure compliance
* Double‑checking payment requirements
Qualifications
* Previous experience in a similar role (Legal Accounts Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Legal Casher, Bookkeeper, Assistant Accountant, Finance Assistant, Cashier or similar)
* Bookkeeping knowledge, with a clear understanding of ledgers, debits, and credits
* Attention to detail
* Basic Excel skills
* Willingness to learn new systems
* A genuine interest in building a long‑term career in legal finance
Benefits
* 23 day annual leave + bank holidays
* Free onsite parking or easy access to a large park and ride
* Company pension
* Private healthcare
* Healthcare cash plan
* Employee discount portal
* Dental insurance
* Much more
The Niche Partnership complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics.
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