Finance/Accounts Assistant

  • Employal
  • Leicester, Leicestershire
  • Mar 01, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Finance / Accounts Assistant
£24,500 £26,500
Leicester, Office Based
Monday to Friday, 9am 5pm


Our client is a well-established, award-winning law firm with a strong reputation for excellence, professionalism, and staff development. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Finance / Accounts Assistant to join their busy finance team and support the smooth running of client and office accounts.

This role would suit someone who has previously worked within a professional services or legal firm, enjoys working with financial data, and takes pride in accuracy, organisation, and compliance.

The role

As a Finance / Accounts Assistant, you will be a key member of the finance function, supporting day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring financial records are accurate, compliant, and up to date.

  • Maintaining and updating client and office account ledgers in line with regulatory and compliance requirements
  • Processing billing, invoicing, disbursements, and cost allocations
  • Monitoring client balances and supporting credit control activities
  • Assisting with month-end procedures, reconciliations, and financial reporting
  • Managing and reconciling petty cash
  • Opening, maintaining, and closing files for fee earners and management
  • Supporting fee earners with file closures and financial compliance checks
  • Producing financial correspondence, spreadsheets, reports, and documentation
  • Attending meetings, taking accurate minutes, and maintaining records
  • Creating and maintaining operational, legal, and financial records (both electronic and paper-based)
  • Supporting internal audits and compliance reviews


The candidate

  • AAT qualification is desired but not essential
  • Previous experience working within a finance or accounts role within financial services or a legal firm
  • Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with senior stakeholders, fee earners, and clients
  • Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
  • Strong numeracy and organisational skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Accounting software
  • Good written and verbal communication skills


In return

  • £24,500 - £26,500 per annum
  • Supportive and friendly team environment
  • Opportunity to work for an award-winning law firm


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