Accounts Assistant / Legal Cashier
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: £27,000 – £34,000 (depending on experience)
My client has been providing trusted legal services nationwide for over 70 years. They are growing and looking for a full-time Experienced Accounts Assistant / Legal Cashier to join their friendly Accounts team in Portsmouth.
The Role:
You’ll work in a busy, fast-paced environment supporting solicitors and their assistants with accounting tasks like:
* Answering accounting queries
* Helping prepare bills and balance statements
* Investigating balances
* Producing month-end and year-end accounts
* Submitting quarterly VAT returns
* Supporting the team when the Head of Department is away
You’ll also work with Directors and external auditors and play a key role in the day-to-day finance operations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Use online banking (CHAPS, BACS, Faster Payments, transfers)
* Reconcile bank, credit card, and petty cash accounts
* Input financial data according to regulations
* Post bills and ensure VAT is correct
* Allocate payments
* Maintain ledgers and financial records
* Prepare financial reports for fee earners
* General admin like ordering stationery and handling post
Experience Needed:
* At least 3 years’ experience in an Accounts role
* Good GCSEs including Maths and English
* A Levels in Accounting, Business, or Law (or similar)
* AAT or ACCA/ACA qualification preferred
* Confident using Excel and other Office tools
* Strong attention to detail
* Great communication and time-management skills
Job Details:
* Full-time, office-based (Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm)
* Up to 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
* Bonus scheme available after 1 year
* Location: Portsmouth Head Office
* Regular team treats and away days
Apply now or call Lynsey at Key Recruitment for more info