Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Hull City Centre
25,000 per annum
Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:30

Our client is a well-established provider of legal and financial services with multiple offices across the region. They are known for delivering professional, client-focused support and are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team in Hull city centre.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with legal accounts or cashiering experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced and detail-oriented environment.

The Role

The Accounts Assistant - Client will support the day-to-day financial operations of the business, with a strong focus on client account transactions and compliance with SRA Accounts Rules.

Key Responsibilities

Client Accounts

• Processing client receipts, payments, and transfers accurately
• Maintaining and updating client ledgers and matter accounts
• Reconciling client balances and assisting with regular account reconciliations
• Ensuring all client funds are allocated correctly and in line with regulations

Financial Processing

• Posting banking transactions to both office and client accounts
• Processing electronic payments including BACS, CHAPS, and Faster Payments
• Supporting billing processes, disbursements, and expense handling
• Investigating and resolving account discrepancies

Compliance & Controls

• Supporting compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and internal procedures
• Assisting with audit preparation and audit queries
• Monitoring residual and aged client balances
• Maintaining accurate records for regulatory purposes

General Support

• Filing and maintaining finance documentation
• Liaising with internal departments regarding balances and billing queries
• Supporting month-end and year-end finance processes
• Assisting with additional finance administration tasks as required

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Previous experience within legal accounts or legal cashiering
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Understanding of SRA Accounts Rules, or the ability to learn quickly
• Experience using accounting or legal finance software

Desirable

• AAT qualification or currently studying towards AAT
• Previous experience within a law firm finance department
• Knowledge of client money handling procedures
• Experience with reconciliations and ledger management

What's on Offer

• Salary of 25,000
• Central Hull location
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Supportive and professional working environment

If you are interested in the above role please, send your cv and a cover letter to (url removed)