Job Title: Costs Litigation Assistant Cohort Location: Sharston, Manchester, M22 4SN Salary : £28,500 per annum, as well as a monthly commission of £200 if targets are achieved Job type: Full time, Permanent Start Date: 7th April 2026 Would you like to try something new and take your career in a new direction? We welcome graduates from Business and related fields who are eager to consider a new career in Law. About The Role: We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Business graduates to join our legal team as a Costs Litigation Assistant. Don t worry you don t need to have experience in law! We believe that your Business Management degree experience will give you a great foundation to build on. We provide full training on all aspects of the role. You ll have access to structured training from your Line Manager, mentorship from experienced colleagues, and ongoing support from your work Buddy. You will get involved in: Preparation of costs schedules for trial. Counting and drafting breakdowns of costs at case conclusion, to assist with recovery of costs from between the parties to litigation and to assist with calculating client charges. Liaising with service providers to our clients such as barristers to ascertain final fees and fee estimates. Preparation of risk assessments. Making telephone calls to progress cases in terms of costs negotiations and payments on account of cost. Assisting with the preparation of cost budgets. Reviewing the work done for the client and preparing chronologies and descriptions of the steps taken. We offer a Salary is £28,500 per annum, as well as a monthly commission of £200 if targets are achieved. We have a cohort of Costs Litigation Assistants starting on 7th April. If you are available to start full time from then, we would love to hear from you. We set you up to succeed: We provide full training through our Costs Training Programme on all aspects of the role. A Costs Litigation Assistant works with the costs team and solicitors to manage the financial side of legal cases. This includes preparing, checking and negotiating costs, bills and schedules (which are lists of expenses). They also help make sure the firm recovers the money it s owed. Training will be given in new starter groups and one to one at your desk (both in person and over MS Teams). We are committed to providing our employees with the guidance and resources they need to succeed in their roles and advance their careers. We deliver on progression This role has great career progression routes such as: Trainee Costs Draftsperson: A tailored in-house training programme rotating throughout the three different costs roles (file handling, technical bill drafting and budgeting) Trainee ACL lawyer, which is a formal qualification from the Association of Cost Lawyers for those who haven t completed a law degree. Solicitors Training Contract to qualify as a Solicitor for those who have completed a law degree. What are we looking for? A degree such as Business or other similar degree. GCSE Maths & English at C grade or above. Excellent written and oral communication skills. The ability to produce work that is highly accurate with excellent attention to detail. The ability to assess and analyse both numerical and written information. Be highly motivated, with the ability to work under pressure. The ability to work under your own initiative. Have a working knowledge of IT systems like Microsoft Office packages. About us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals with personal injury and clinical negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide and are currently ranked 64 out of more than 10,000 law firms. We have a 5-star rating on Trustpilot from over 8,000 reviews, which coming from our clients means a lot to us. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is the core of our business. Benefits: Hybrid Working - 4/1 hybrid working pattern after probation. 23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays. Extra Holidays 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement. Looking After Your Health - Private medical insurance available after 2 years service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme. Looking After Your Well-being - 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more. Work Life / Balance - Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget. Recruitment Process: The interview process will be a call with Luiza da Costa in the first instance to discuss the role in more detail and then an MS Teams interview with Carly Schofield (Partner). Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Graduate Financial Controller, Trainee Finance Assistant, Trainee Accounts Assistant, Accounting Graduate, Business Graduate, Legal Graduate, Legal Assistant, Junior Costs Litigation may also be considered for this role.
Mar 16, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Costs Litigation Assistant Cohort Location: Sharston, Manchester, M22 4SN Salary : £28,500 per annum, as well as a monthly commission of £200 if targets are achieved Job type: Full time, Permanent Start Date: 7th April 2026 Would you like to try something new and take your career in a new direction? We welcome graduates from Business and related fields who are eager to consider a new career in Law. About The Role: We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Business graduates to join our legal team as a Costs Litigation Assistant. Don t worry you don t need to have experience in law! We believe that your Business Management degree experience will give you a great foundation to build on. We provide full training on all aspects of the role. You ll have access to structured training from your Line Manager, mentorship from experienced colleagues, and ongoing support from your work Buddy. You will get involved in: Preparation of costs schedules for trial. Counting and drafting breakdowns of costs at case conclusion, to assist with recovery of costs from between the parties to litigation and to assist with calculating client charges. Liaising with service providers to our clients such as barristers to ascertain final fees and fee estimates. Preparation of risk assessments. Making telephone calls to progress cases in terms of costs negotiations and payments on account of cost. Assisting with the preparation of cost budgets. Reviewing the work done for the client and preparing chronologies and descriptions of the steps taken. We offer a Salary is £28,500 per annum, as well as a monthly commission of £200 if targets are achieved. We have a cohort of Costs Litigation Assistants starting on 7th April. If you are available to start full time from then, we would love to hear from you. We set you up to succeed: We provide full training through our Costs Training Programme on all aspects of the role. A Costs Litigation Assistant works with the costs team and solicitors to manage the financial side of legal cases. This includes preparing, checking and negotiating costs, bills and schedules (which are lists of expenses). They also help make sure the firm recovers the money it s owed. Training will be given in new starter groups and one to one at your desk (both in person and over MS Teams). We are committed to providing our employees with the guidance and resources they need to succeed in their roles and advance their careers. We deliver on progression This role has great career progression routes such as: Trainee Costs Draftsperson: A tailored in-house training programme rotating throughout the three different costs roles (file handling, technical bill drafting and budgeting) Trainee ACL lawyer, which is a formal qualification from the Association of Cost Lawyers for those who haven t completed a law degree. Solicitors Training Contract to qualify as a Solicitor for those who have completed a law degree. What are we looking for? A degree such as Business or other similar degree. GCSE Maths & English at C grade or above. Excellent written and oral communication skills. The ability to produce work that is highly accurate with excellent attention to detail. The ability to assess and analyse both numerical and written information. Be highly motivated, with the ability to work under pressure. The ability to work under your own initiative. Have a working knowledge of IT systems like Microsoft Office packages. About us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals with personal injury and clinical negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide and are currently ranked 64 out of more than 10,000 law firms. We have a 5-star rating on Trustpilot from over 8,000 reviews, which coming from our clients means a lot to us. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is the core of our business. Benefits: Hybrid Working - 4/1 hybrid working pattern after probation. 23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays. Extra Holidays 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement. Looking After Your Health - Private medical insurance available after 2 years service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme. Looking After Your Well-being - 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more. Work Life / Balance - Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget. Recruitment Process: The interview process will be a call with Luiza da Costa in the first instance to discuss the role in more detail and then an MS Teams interview with Carly Schofield (Partner). Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Graduate Financial Controller, Trainee Finance Assistant, Trainee Accounts Assistant, Accounting Graduate, Business Graduate, Legal Graduate, Legal Assistant, Junior Costs Litigation may also be considered for this role.
Finance Assistant - Permanent Near Brighton Up to 30,000 DOE Study Support Hybrid Working A rapidly growing and well-established business near Brighton is looking to appoint a Finance Assistant on a permanent basis to join their expanding finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within finance, with full study support available and the chance to gain exposure across multiple areas of the finance function. Key Responsibilities: Processing purchase and sales invoices Assisting with bank reconciliations Supporting month-end processes Maintaining accurate financial records Assisting with queries from internal teams and suppliers Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties About You: Recent graduate looking to start a career in finance, or Studying AAT and looking to gain practical experience alongside studies, or 6-12 months' experience in a finance or accounts role Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills Confident using Excel and finance systems Eager to learn and develop within a growing business
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
Finance Assistant - Permanent Near Brighton Up to 30,000 DOE Study Support Hybrid Working A rapidly growing and well-established business near Brighton is looking to appoint a Finance Assistant on a permanent basis to join their expanding finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within finance, with full study support available and the chance to gain exposure across multiple areas of the finance function. Key Responsibilities: Processing purchase and sales invoices Assisting with bank reconciliations Supporting month-end processes Maintaining accurate financial records Assisting with queries from internal teams and suppliers Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties About You: Recent graduate looking to start a career in finance, or Studying AAT and looking to gain practical experience alongside studies, or 6-12 months' experience in a finance or accounts role Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills Confident using Excel and finance systems Eager to learn and develop within a growing business
An opportunity has arisen for an Trainee Accountant / Accounts Trainee to join our client, a progressive and expanding accountancy practice providing professional services across a broad client base. As an Trainee Accountant / Accounts Trainee, you will be supporting a range of clients with accounting, tax, payroll, and compliance services while developing your professional expertise. This full-time permanent role offers a salary range of £18,000 - £25,000 and benefits. You will be responsible for: Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies Assisting with management accounts and VAT returns Completing reconciliations, data analysis, and general accounting tasks Supporting clients with cloud-based accounting software (such as Xero and Sage) Processing weekly and monthly payrolls Assisting with tax returns and other compliance matters Liaising with clients and responding to queries professionally What we are looking for: Previously worked as an Accounts Assistant, Accounts Technician, Accounts Trainee, Trainee Accountant, junior Accountant, Accounting Technician, Bookkeeper or in a similar role Accounts graduate, Accounting Technician or Part-Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CAI or equivalent) Ideally have accountancy practice experience Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and accounting systems What s on offer: Competitive Salary Training contract available with professional body support Hybrid working flexibility Supportive environment with exposure to varied clients and industries Ongoing career development and progression opportunities This is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career in a supportive and forward-looking accountancy practice. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us. Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
An opportunity has arisen for an Trainee Accountant / Accounts Trainee to join our client, a progressive and expanding accountancy practice providing professional services across a broad client base. As an Trainee Accountant / Accounts Trainee, you will be supporting a range of clients with accounting, tax, payroll, and compliance services while developing your professional expertise. This full-time permanent role offers a salary range of £18,000 - £25,000 and benefits. You will be responsible for: Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies Assisting with management accounts and VAT returns Completing reconciliations, data analysis, and general accounting tasks Supporting clients with cloud-based accounting software (such as Xero and Sage) Processing weekly and monthly payrolls Assisting with tax returns and other compliance matters Liaising with clients and responding to queries professionally What we are looking for: Previously worked as an Accounts Assistant, Accounts Technician, Accounts Trainee, Trainee Accountant, junior Accountant, Accounting Technician, Bookkeeper or in a similar role Accounts graduate, Accounting Technician or Part-Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CAI or equivalent) Ideally have accountancy practice experience Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and accounting systems What s on offer: Competitive Salary Training contract available with professional body support Hybrid working flexibility Supportive environment with exposure to varied clients and industries Ongoing career development and progression opportunities This is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career in a supportive and forward-looking accountancy practice. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us. Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
Sales Support Executive - Full Training Provided 33,000 - 35,000 per annum + Monthly performance incentive - 100 Amazon voucher Monday to Friday, 8am - 4.30pm Hybrid working - 1 day per week from home Gloucester Are you a recent graduate or a customer-focused professional ready to take ownership of your own portfolio of accounts and build lasting client relationships within a fast-growing company? Would you like to join a business that invests in your development with structured training, clear career pathways, and monthly recognition for delivering outstanding client service? Due to sustained growth, my client is seeking a Sales Support Executive to join their dedicated team. In this role, you'll be managing a set portfolio of customer accounts, ensuring each client receives a best-in-class service while collaborating with Key Account Managers on high-profile projects. You'll handle customer enquiries via phone, live chat, and email, as well as process orders, produce tailored reports, and coordinate product or branding requests. Acting as the main point of contact for your clients, you'll take ownership of issues and drive them through to resolution. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated graduate or an experienced customer service professional looking to step into a role offering genuine progression, measurable achievements, and the chance to make a daily impact. Full training is provided, and you'll have a clear path to progress into a Key Account Manager position, with a substantial pay rise on promotion. For further details, please click apply and contact - Jack Ewer - REF4576 - (phone number removed). The Role: Hybrid working - 1 day per week from home Manage all communication with allocated accounts via phone, live chat, and email Process orders, update clients on order status and back orders Create quotes, arrange collections and returns, and manage new product requests Coordinate branding requests and new client set-ups Support Key Account Managers with administration and account activity The Candidate: Must live a commutable distance from Gloucester Background in customer support OR a motivated graduate eager to develop Strong written and verbal communication skills Highly organised with excellent attention to detail Confident handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Passionate about delivering exceptional client experiences Client Success Account Manager Customer Service Support Sales Assistant Relationship Management Executive Administration Gloucester Gloucestershire Bristol Stroud Cheltenham Cirencester Dursley Tewkesbury
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Sales Support Executive - Full Training Provided 33,000 - 35,000 per annum + Monthly performance incentive - 100 Amazon voucher Monday to Friday, 8am - 4.30pm Hybrid working - 1 day per week from home Gloucester Are you a recent graduate or a customer-focused professional ready to take ownership of your own portfolio of accounts and build lasting client relationships within a fast-growing company? Would you like to join a business that invests in your development with structured training, clear career pathways, and monthly recognition for delivering outstanding client service? Due to sustained growth, my client is seeking a Sales Support Executive to join their dedicated team. In this role, you'll be managing a set portfolio of customer accounts, ensuring each client receives a best-in-class service while collaborating with Key Account Managers on high-profile projects. You'll handle customer enquiries via phone, live chat, and email, as well as process orders, produce tailored reports, and coordinate product or branding requests. Acting as the main point of contact for your clients, you'll take ownership of issues and drive them through to resolution. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated graduate or an experienced customer service professional looking to step into a role offering genuine progression, measurable achievements, and the chance to make a daily impact. Full training is provided, and you'll have a clear path to progress into a Key Account Manager position, with a substantial pay rise on promotion. For further details, please click apply and contact - Jack Ewer - REF4576 - (phone number removed). The Role: Hybrid working - 1 day per week from home Manage all communication with allocated accounts via phone, live chat, and email Process orders, update clients on order status and back orders Create quotes, arrange collections and returns, and manage new product requests Coordinate branding requests and new client set-ups Support Key Account Managers with administration and account activity The Candidate: Must live a commutable distance from Gloucester Background in customer support OR a motivated graduate eager to develop Strong written and verbal communication skills Highly organised with excellent attention to detail Confident handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Passionate about delivering exceptional client experiences Client Success Account Manager Customer Service Support Sales Assistant Relationship Management Executive Administration Gloucester Gloucestershire Bristol Stroud Cheltenham Cirencester Dursley Tewkesbury
Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant / Accounts Trainee Hybrid - Ferndown - near Bournemouth in Dorset - with AAT Study Support Ready to kickstart your Finance career? Join our clients amazing Finance Team, based in Ferndown, Dorset. Become part of this exciting leisure company who are looking to grow the Finance team. This is a superb accounts assistant job for someone seeking their first job in accounts or maybe has some basic accounts administration experience - ie Purchase Ledger who enjoys detail, problem-solving, and transactional accounting and wants to keep learning over time. This Accounts Assistant Job will offer AAT study support (after probation) and you will gain "hands-on" accountancy experience whilst working in a supportive, friendly, professional and fast paced environment. What you ll be doing: Processing invoices and reconciling supplier statements - purchase ledger Making supplier payments in GBP and foreign currencies Reconciling credit card payments Preparing daily bank reconciliations Assisting with cashflow, month-end, and year-end tasks Helping clients, agents, and suppliers with queries Using Excel to formula level What we re looking for: A genuine interest in Finance (and enthusiasm to start AAT or keep studying to completion) Maybe a Finance & Accountancy Graduate seeking first job? Basic understanding of bookkeeping or accounting principles Confident with Excel Accurate, detail-focused, and good with numbers A proactive team player who s motivated to keep learning! Why you ll enjoy working for this company: Hybrid working (office in Ferndown) - 3 days office approximately. Full AAT study support (after probation) + training Flexible and amazing team and down to earth management team Clear opportunities to develop your career Employee discounts Able to keep learning within accountancy Health & wellbeing programme Company pension Fun, hard-working and flexible culture! This is your chance to turn your interest in Finance into a rewarding career with support, training, and some great benefits along the way. This role would very much suit an individual on their AAT career pathway. By applying for this role, you are authorising Vardey Recruitment a recruitment agent, to contact you and to provide services and information relating to job hunting activities. Please see our privacy policy for further details. Ref: Accounts Assistant - Finance Assistant - AAT - Dorset - Bournemouth
Sep 21, 2025
Full time
Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant / Accounts Trainee Hybrid - Ferndown - near Bournemouth in Dorset - with AAT Study Support Ready to kickstart your Finance career? Join our clients amazing Finance Team, based in Ferndown, Dorset. Become part of this exciting leisure company who are looking to grow the Finance team. This is a superb accounts assistant job for someone seeking their first job in accounts or maybe has some basic accounts administration experience - ie Purchase Ledger who enjoys detail, problem-solving, and transactional accounting and wants to keep learning over time. This Accounts Assistant Job will offer AAT study support (after probation) and you will gain "hands-on" accountancy experience whilst working in a supportive, friendly, professional and fast paced environment. What you ll be doing: Processing invoices and reconciling supplier statements - purchase ledger Making supplier payments in GBP and foreign currencies Reconciling credit card payments Preparing daily bank reconciliations Assisting with cashflow, month-end, and year-end tasks Helping clients, agents, and suppliers with queries Using Excel to formula level What we re looking for: A genuine interest in Finance (and enthusiasm to start AAT or keep studying to completion) Maybe a Finance & Accountancy Graduate seeking first job? Basic understanding of bookkeeping or accounting principles Confident with Excel Accurate, detail-focused, and good with numbers A proactive team player who s motivated to keep learning! Why you ll enjoy working for this company: Hybrid working (office in Ferndown) - 3 days office approximately. Full AAT study support (after probation) + training Flexible and amazing team and down to earth management team Clear opportunities to develop your career Employee discounts Able to keep learning within accountancy Health & wellbeing programme Company pension Fun, hard-working and flexible culture! This is your chance to turn your interest in Finance into a rewarding career with support, training, and some great benefits along the way. This role would very much suit an individual on their AAT career pathway. By applying for this role, you are authorising Vardey Recruitment a recruitment agent, to contact you and to provide services and information relating to job hunting activities. Please see our privacy policy for further details. Ref: Accounts Assistant - Finance Assistant - AAT - Dorset - Bournemouth
