Accounts Assistant - Part Time 3 days per week £28k pro rata

Job description

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant or Legal Cashier looking to join a busy and well-established law firm?

We're seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to support the day-to-day running of the accounts function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and the smooth management of financial processes across the firm.

Role: Accounts Assistant

Benefits: 25 days holiday (pro rata), your birthday off, parking contribution, Health scheme and insurance.

Salary: £28,885 pro rata

Location: Winchester

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part time - 3 days per week - 8:45am - 5pm

Start date: As soon as possible

About the Role

Manage day-to-day financial administration within a busy legal practice, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal procedures.
Process client and office account transactions in accordance with Solicitors Accounts Rules.
Post receipts, payments and transfers, maintaining accurate financial records and ledgers.
Reconcile bank accounts and investigated discrepancies in a timely manner.
Process purchase invoices, staff expenses, and supplier payments.
Assist with billing, credit control, and the collection of outstanding payments.
Prepare and issued client invoices, statements, and financial reports.
Maintain electronic and manual filing systems for financial documentation and audit purposes.
Respond to finance-related enquiries from clients, fee earners, and external suppliers.
Support month-end procedures, including account reconciliations and reporting.
Assist with payroll administration and payment processing where required.
Work closely with solicitors and legal support teams to ensure efficient financial operations across the firm.
Ensure confidentiality and compliance when handling sensitive client and financial information.
Utilise accounting and case management systems alongside Microsoft Excel to manage financial data and reportingWhat We're Looking For

Previous experience working within a similar accounts role
Proven experience with bank reconciliations, billing, credit control, purchase ledger, and financial record management.
Confident using accounting software, case management systems, and Microsoft Excel to manage financial data and produce reports.
Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to handle confidential financial information while building effective relationships with colleagues, clients, and external suppli...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Winchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English