Job Description Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Accounts Assistant to support the financial operations of their growing Social Housing practice. This role is ideal for an organised and detail-oriented individual with previous legal finance or accounts experience looking to further develop their career. Worth Recruiting – Property Industry Recruitment Job Title: Legal Accounts Assistant Sector: Public Sector Housing Location: Waterloo, SE1 Salary:£30k - £35k Position: Permanent – Full Time Reference: WR 91345 Working closely with the finance team and operational departments, you will play a key role in managing client and office accounts, ensuring compliance with SRA Accounts Rules, and supporting month-end financial processes. This varied position offers the opportunity to contribute to a professional and collaborative environment while supporting the smooth running of a busy conveyancing-focused legal practice. What's in it for you (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 The Company: Modern legal practice with a strong focus on client service Growing business offering long-term career opportunities Collaborative culture that values professional development and continuous improvement What You'll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities) as a Legal Accounts Assistant: 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 What our client is looking for (Skills & Experience): 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 Is this the role for you? Contact Worth Recruiting now! If you are interested in this Legal Accounts Assistant role, please contact the Property Recruitment Team at Worth Recruiting immediately, quoting job reference: WR 91345. About Your Application: Response Time: We receive a great many applications and respond as quickly as possible. If you have not heard from us within 48 working hours, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful. Data Protection: Worth Recruiting is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this position. By submitting your application, you consent to Worth Recruiting processing and storing your data for the purposes of your job search. For more information, please see our privacy policy on our website. Confidentiality: All communications with Worth Recruiting are completely confidential. We will always need to speak with you before we are able to submit your CV to our client. Please Note: This vacancy summary is intended as a general guide only and should not be used as a definitive job description. Our client’s job description, including details like the salary, may change without prior notice and in any case may be influenced by the skills, qualifications, previous experience, attitude, and ability of a candidate. About Worth Recruiting: Worth Recruiting provides a bespoke recruitment service to the Property Industry offering roles in Estate Agency, Lettings, Commercial Property, Surveying, Property Management, Financial Services, and Prop Tech. Find out more at: worthrecruiting.me. Job Reference: WR 91345 – Legal Accounts Assistant – Public Sector Housing