RG Consultancy are working with a well-established legal firm who are seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their busy head office in Stockport. This is a varied, full-time role combining accounts responsibilities with legal cashiering and support with with legal aid billing working closely with the Senior Cashier and wider legal/accounts team.
* 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
* Flexible working hours
* Free onsite parking
* Full Christmas closedown
* Company pension scheme
* Employee discount scheme
Key Responsibilities
* Posting transactions to client and office accounts in line with the Solicitors Accounts Rules
* Processing bills and allocating client payments
* Carrying out daily bank reconciliations
* Processing bank payments, including BACS and CHAPS, and handling inter-account transfers
* Assisting the Senior Cashier with general accounts and compliance tasks
* Liaising with partners, fee earners, and support staff regarding financial matters
* Preparing and processing Legal Aid and Legal Help bills
* Assisting with legal aid billing queries and applications
* Liaising with fee earners, counsel, and external parties regarding billing and disbursements
* Supporting accurate and timely submission of bills
Person Specification
* 5 years + experience working within an accounts or similar role (candidates from an accountancy practice or similar professional services environment will also be considered)
* Previous legal cashiering experience, with a good working knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules
* Experience with billing or Legal Aid billing is desirable
* Competent user of Microsoft Office and strong IT skills
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines
* Able to work on own initiative while also contributing effectively as part of a team