Accounts Assistant - Devizes
TSR Legal are working with an established, award-winning firm who offer a comprehensive range of top-tier legal services for individuals, families, and businesses.
They now have a brand-new opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join their team in Devizes.
Role and Responsibilities
Job Purpose: This newly redefined role provides crucial client accounts support across all departments within the firm, focusing on managing ledger transactions effectively.
Typical Activities:
You will be responsible for:
- Managing day-to-day online client banking activities.
- Overseeing all stages of conveyancing completions, from checking completion packs to managing transactions.
- Posting transactions to client ledgers, including disbursements, costs, fees, and handling incoming and outgoing funds.
- Processing client credit/debit card transactions, cheques, and cash.
- Maintaining accurate client ledgers.
- Generating monthly reports for costs paid and matter returns.
- Assisting the team in meeting daily deadlines.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- High attention to detail, with proficiency in data entry and fast typing.
- Ability to work well within a close-knit team and provide support across all departments.
- Capability to remain calm, polite, and focused when interacting with clients and colleagues.
- Strong IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to manage your workload independently and take ownership of tasks.
- Excellent communication skills.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
- Familiarity with software specific to law firms, or equivalent experience.
- Background in bookkeeping or a similar financial environment.
- Experience handling client monies.
- Knowledge of SRA rules.
- Previous accounts experience or a willingness to learn; accounts training can be provided for the right candidate.
Additional Notes: This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change. You may be required to perform additional tasks that align with the general nature of the position.
Please contact Rachel Phillips, Associate Director in confidence on / or apply directly below: