Company

Legal

LegalAccountsAssistant

£30–35k London, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Legal Accounts Assistant. Skills: Legal accounting, Client accounts, Office accounts. Manage daily client account transactions. Perform daily reconciliations”

Industry & Context.

Legal
Problems you'll solve

Identifying discrepancies; Resolving discrepancies

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Previous legal accounts experience, Previous finance experience, Previous bookkeeping experience

Nice to Have

Working knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules, Experience supporting conveyancing teams, Familiarity with CQS standards, Experience with SRA file audits, Experience with compliance preparation

What You'll Do.

Manage daily client account transactions

Perform daily reconciliations

Perform monthly reconciliations

Monitor client balances

Resolve discrepancies

Process client billing

Process completion statements

Process financial queries

Support office account operations

Process supplier invoices

Assist with VAT administration

Assist with month-end finance

Support compliance with SRA Rules

Support internal financial controls

Assist with audit preparation

Liaise with external auditors

Identify finance process improvements

Improve finance procedures

Support financial report preparation

Work closely with conveyancing teams

Work closely with operational teams

Act as finance query point

Assist with general finance duties

Assist with administrative duties

Support month-end close processes

Process balance sheet reconciliations

Maintain financial records

Support management accounts preparation

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work across teams; Work with conveyancing teams; Work with operational teams; Collaborative environment

Communication Scope

Finance queries

Full Job Description

Creating highly ethical and collaborative property partnerships. Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Legal Accounts Assistant to join our growing legal practice and support the day-to-day financial management of the business, with a particular focus on Conveyancing. This is an exciting opportunity to join a modern forward-thinking firm focused on delivering exceptional client service. Working closely with the Director of Finance, you will play a key role in managing both client and office accounts, ensuring compliance with Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules, and gain supporting the wider financial operations of the practice. This is a varied and hands-on position suited to someone with previous legal finance or accounts experience who is looking to further develop their career within a collaborative and growing business. Your profile Key Responsibilities Client & Legal Accounts Manage daily client account transactions in line with SRA Accounts Rules Perform daily and monthly reconciliations of client account ledgers Monitor and maintain accurate client balances, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly Process client billing, completion statements, transfers, and financial queries Ensure accurate record keeping and maintenance of legal accounting documentation Business Finance Support Support day-to-day office account operations including payments, banking, and reconciliations Process supplier invoices, expenses, and payment runs Assist with payroll, VAT administration, and month-end finance processes Maintain accurate financial records and support management reporting requirements Compliance & Reporting Support compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and internal financial controls Assist with audit preparation and liaise with external auditors where required Help identify and improve finance processes and procedures Support the preparation of financial reports and information for senior management Administration & Team Support Work clos

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