Finance/Accounts Assistant

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

 
Interested? Please click ‘Apply’ today.