Assistant Accounts Assistant

Job Description nn nn Accounts Assistantnn nn London | Full‑Service Law Firm | Hybrid Working (3:2)nn nn nn About the Rolenn nn This is an excellent opportunity to join a well‑established Accounts team, ensuring the firm’s office and client accounts are managed in full compliance with SRA guidelines and internal financial controls.nn nn You will play a key role in the day‑to‑day running of the firm’s finances, handling client and office transactions, supplier payments, credit card management, and wider finance administration.nn nn nn Key Responsibilitiesnn nn Bank account monitoring – Reviewing office and client bank accounts dailyPosting transactions – Ensuring all entries (standing orders, direct debits, client receipts) are posted promptlyPartner notifications – Informing partners of fee and disbursement payments on their mattersInvoice posting – Collating and posting nominal invoices Supplier payments – Paying supplier invoices accurately and on timeDisbursement handling – Reviewing counsel and disbursement invoices and allocating them to the correct matters for month‑end billingCredit card management – Managing business credit card transactions, reconciling statements and collecting receiptsOffice expenses – Processing office expenses and maintaining the petty cash systemClient transfers – Preparing daily client‑to‑office transfers and paying disbursements as requiredPayment links – Generating online payment links and taking card payments over the phoneP11D input – Inputting monthly P11D itemsMatter setup – Opening new client matters on the PMSPurchase ledger development – Supporting the creation and development of the purchase ledgernn nn Skills & Requirementsnn nn Relevant experience – Previous experience in a similar legal accounts or cashiering roleSystem knowledge – Experience with a relevant legal finance systemInterpersonal skills – Confident, assertive and able to build strong working relationshipsTechnical proficiency – Good PC literacy, including case management systems and strong Excel capabilitySRA knowledge – Solid understanding of the Solicitors’ Accounts Rulesnn nn Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.nn nn nn nn …