Accounts Assistant

• Location: Chelmsford
• Job Type: Fixed Term Contract (6 months)
• Salary: Competitive

We are excited to offer an opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join our team on a fixed term contract, with potential for extension or a permanent position based on the firm's needs. This role is essential for the smooth operation of our client and office accounting operations and is fully office-based.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Process client and office account receipts and payments in accordance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Assist with supplier invoices and payments.
• Conduct bank account reconciliations and three-way checks.
• Ensure accurate and timely closure at each month-end.
• Manage credit control responsibilities, including liaising with clients over unpaid debts.
• Handle expense claims, credit card purchases, and petty cash.
• Perform other miscellaneous accounting tasks and processes as required.
• Maintain robust processes and procedures to safeguard the firm against financial irregularities, including fraud.
• Maintain and preserve confidentiality at all times in relation to the firm’s and the Equity Partners’ financial affairs.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience working in an accounts team within a regulated professional services firm.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with Microsoft 365.
• Ability to adapt to new practice and case management, accounting, and other software.
• Team player with a willingness to support colleagues and the wider firm.
• Ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and a positive “can do” attitude.
• Integrity, discretion, and trustworthiness.

Benefits:

• Life assurance (4 x annual salary).
• Income protection.
• Health cash plan, including discounted gym membership.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Free car parking.
• 25 days holiday in addition to public holidays.
• Monthly staff lottery.

We are committed to fair and equal treatment of all applicants regardless of sexual orientation, race, disability, religious beliefs, or any other protected characteristic.