Your new company A leading international law firm is seeking a proactive and detail‑ driven Accounts Assistant to join its Finance team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong financial background - ideally within legal or professional services - who is looking to develop their accounting career within a highly reputable and collaborative environment.This role is offered on a hybrid basis, with three days per week in modern offices in Birmingham city centre and two days working from home. Your new role As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the firm's financial processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance and high levels of service to internal stakeholders and clients. You'll work within a supportive finance team, collaborating with colleagues across multiple UK offices. Key Responsibilities Include: Processing Client and Office account transactions in line with SRA compliance and internal best practice Conducting inter‑ account transfers Assisting with Purchase Ledger invoices and payments Supporting Month End activities Liaising with external clients regarding the firm's credit card facility Maintaining accurate accounting data across finance systems Providing guidance to fee earners and executive assistants on accounting procedures Assisting with bank reconciliations and posting corrections Handling queries from clients, banks and external stakeholders Supporting audits with necessary documentation Contributing to improvements in finance processes and systems Assisting with finance system upgrades and new practice implementations Producing financial reports as requiredWhat you'll need to succeed A solid educational background, with at least 6 GCSEs at grade 4 (or equivalent) Experience in a legal or professional services environment (preferred) A financial background with understanding of accounting processes Progress toward or interest in an accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, etc.) Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills Excellent verbal and written communication abilities High attention to detail and accuracy Strong organisational skills and a methodical approach to tasks Confidence in prioritising your own workload independently A collaborative, team‑focused mindset, including experience working with remote colleaguesWhat you'll get in return Hybrid working with flexibility built in Opportunity to progress accounting qualifications Annual bonus Enhanced pension scheme Private medical insurance Exposure to a large, modern finance function within a global law firm Supportive culture with a focus on personal developmentWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)