Accounts Assistant Office-Based - Manchester City Centre £26,000 Working Week: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
We are currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a leading law firm in the heart of Manchester city centre. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented and highly organised individual to join a dynamic team in a fast-growing firm. If you have a passion for finance and want to work in a professional legal environment, this could be the role for you!
What's on Offer:
- Birthday Day Off plus a gift - Wellbeing and mental health support via Health Assured's Employee Assistance Programme - Paid Company Social Events, including occasional overnight stays - Child's First Day of School Off - Dress-Down Fridays every week - 1-2-1 Development and Training opportunities - No Bank Holiday Working - Employee of the Month Scheme - Long Service Bonus - Extra Holidays for 100% attendance
Key Responsibilities:
As an Accounts Assistant, you will assist the finance team with various financial operations, including:
- Monitoring and reconciling bank accounts and payments - Ensuring timely and accurate payments to clients and suppliers - Raising and sending Sales Invoices through CRM (Xero) to partner firms - Conducting monthly client account reconciliations - Identifying and implementing improvements to finance processes - Managing client and office account bank reconciliations on Xero - Regularly updating and monitoring the Ledger on the CRM system (Pro Claim) - Overseeing billing team mailboxes and resolving any related queries - Working with internal and external stakeholders to address payment and invoice issues
Skills & Experience Required: To be successful in this role, you should have:
- A solid understanding of SRA rules - Experience with Proclaim, Xero, and Microsoft Office (desirable but not essential) - Strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills - Proficiency in MS Excel - Ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively - Experience processing and recording financial transactions in compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules (SARS) - Strong written and verbal communication skills - A proactive and adaptable approach, even under pressure - The ability to build and maintain professional relationships with clients, referrers, and stakeholders - A willingness to stay up-to-date with relevant legislation and regulatory changes
Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and expanding law firm in a highly supportive and professional environment. The firm offers a great range of benefits, career development opportunities, and a vibrant workplace culture.
Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
