Looking for a way into the legal world, but want to avoid the stuffy, corporate clichés? Here's your chance to join a law firm that's big enough to offer real progression, but close-knit enough that you'll know everyone's name. As a Legal Accounts Assistant, you'll be trusted with the numbers that matter - handling high-value transactions, supporting fee earners, and making sure every penny is in the right place. If you want to build a career in legal finance, learn from people who've been there for decades, and actually enjoy coming to work, this is the one to watch.Reporting to the Head of Accounts, you will be responsible for:
Allocating credits into the client account and notifying fee earners when funds arrive
Investigating and reconciling incoming payments, including high-value completion monies
Managing daily bank reconciliations for client accounts
Processing and sending out high-value CHAPS payments
Handling queries from the cashier box and allocating funds as needed
Liaising with fee earners to transfer funds and ensure compliance
Double-checking payment requirements
What you will need:
Previous experience in a similar role (Legal Accounts Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Legal Casher, Bookkeeper, Assistant Accountant, Finance Assistant, Cashier or similar)
Bookkeeping knowledge, with a clear understanding of ledgers, debits, and credits
Attention to detail
Basic Excel skills
Willingness to learn new systems
A genuine interest in building a long-term career in legal finance
What you will get:
23 day annual leave + bank holidays
Free onsite parking or easy access to a large park and ride
Company pension
Private healthcare
Healthcare cash plan
Employee discount portal
Dental insurance
Much more
If you would like to find out more about this role, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you!We take your application seriously and WE RESPOND TO EVERY APPLICATION because getting a job is hard enough.The Niche Partnership is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. The Niche Partnership complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn't discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that The Niche Partnership may contact you in connection with your application in relation to The Niche Partnership providing you with work-finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. mitchs.ai Before posting, could you please confirm the details for pension, holiday entitlement, and any bonus or health benefits? This will help ensure the advert is as accurate and attractive as possible.
