Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant
Office–Based – Manchester City Centre
GBP26,000
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:

1. Birthday Day Off plus a gift
2. Wellbeing and mental health support via Health Assured's Employee Assistance Programme
3. Paid Company Social Events, including occasional overnight stays
4. Child's First Day of School Off
5. Dress–Down Fridays every week
6. 1–2–1 Development and Training opportunities
7. No Bank Holiday Working
8. Employee of the Month Scheme
9. Long Service Bonus
10. Extra Holidays for 100% attendance

Key Responsibilities:

As an Accounts Assistant, you will assist the finance team with various financial operations, including:

1. Monitoring and reconciling bank accounts and payments
2. Ensuring timely and accurate payments to clients and suppliers
3. Raising and sending Sales Invoices through CRM (Xero) to partner firms
4. Conducting monthly client account reconciliations
5. Identifying and implementing improvements to finance processes
6. Managing client and office account bank reconciliations on Xero
7. Regularly updating and monitoring the Ledger on the CRM system (Pro Claim)
8. Overseeing billing team mailboxes and resolving any related queries
9. Working with internal and external stakeholders to address payment and invoice issues

Skills & Experience Required:

To be successful in this role, you should have:

1. A solid understanding of SRA rules
2. Experience with Proclaim, Xero, and Microsoft Office (desirable but not essential)
3. Strong attention to detail and excellent problem–solving skills
4. Proficiency in MS Excel
5. Ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively
6. Experience processing and recording financial transactions in compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules (SARS)
7. Strong written and verbal communication skills
8. A proactive and adaptable approach, even under pressure
9. The ability to build and maintain professional relationships with clients, referrers, and stakeholders
10. 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.