Legal Accounts Assistant
Location: London (Office‑based, 5 days per week)
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Hours: 9:30am – 5:30pm, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent
A well‑established London law firm is seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Accounts Assistant to join its collaborative and long‑standing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2+ years’ experience in a legal or professional services environment who is looking to develop their skills within a supportive and high‑performing accounts department.
Key Responsibilities
Preparing, revising, and issuing invoices and credit notes, ensuring VAT accuracy and compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements
Managing client billing portals, including uploads, rate maintenance, and resolving queries
Uploading multi‑jurisdictional agent fee notes, ensuring correct VAT and currency treatment
Performing ad hoc client ledger reconciliations and raising pro formas
Processing client receipts and payments
Working with accounts receivable/credit control to follow up on aged invoices and resolve client queries
Acting as a point of contact for fee earners, PAs, and clients regarding billing and invoice matters
Providing general support to the accounts team, including holiday cover and ad hoc finance duties
What We’re Looking For
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a legal finance or professional services environment
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (VLOOKUP and pivot tables desirable)
A methodical, accurate approach with excellent attention to detail
Confident communication skills and the ability to liaise with senior stakeholders
Professional, resilient, and customer‑focused attitude
Why Join?
Supportive, friendly, and long‑tenured finance team
Clear opportunities for growth and skill development
Exposure to a wide range of legal finance processes