Accounts Administrator

If you’re looking for a role where your work has a genuine impact, this could be it.
This award-winning specialist law firm is well known for its work supporting vulnerable clients and their families.

As a boutique practice, 95% of the firm’s work is dedicated to making a difference to those who need it most.

With around 80 employees and a close-knit Accounts Team, they manage over 800 bank accounts – so organisation, care, and accuracy are at the heart of what they do.

You’ll be joining a busy and supportive team, reporting to the Legal Cashier – Team Leader.

Day-to-day, you’ll help keep things running smoothly behind the scenes – preparing documentation, keeping meticulous records, and liaising with banks to make sure everything is in order.  You could have a legal background within a genuine interest in pursuing a financial career or basic accounts experience from another sector.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Preparing and submitting forms and letters to open and close client accounts.

- Keeping accurate records of staff banking access and approval limits.

- Handling queries with banking institutions over the phone and in writing.

- Managing spreadsheets of bank accounts, debit cards, and related details.

- Adding new beneficiaries to online banking systems.

- Supporting with file closing, archiving, and other accounts admin tasks.

- Monitoring the Finance Inbox and dealing with incoming queries.

As you grow in the role, you’ll have the chance to get involved with legal accounts work such as:

- Posting transactions to ledgers.

- Processing payments for clients.

- Managing expenses and supplier payments.

About You
This is a great opportunity if you:

- Are naturally organised and like working in a methodical way.

- Have great attention to detail and enjoy keeping things accurate and in order.

- Can communicate confidently with colleagues and external contacts.

- Can prioritise tasks and stay calm under pressure.

- Are comfortable with numbers and basic Microsoft Excel and Word.

- Have experience in a professional services environment (law firm experience is helpful but not essential).

The Benefits
As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy:

- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Subsidised gym membership.
- Life insurance (3x salary).
- Contributory pension scheme 
- Attendance & annual bonus based on performance

- Hybrid working 

If you’re looking for a role where your organisational skills will directly support a team making a real difference in people’s lives – and where you’ll be valued as part of a friendly, dedicated team – this could be the right move for you.

Please call Justine now on 0161 914 7357 or email your current CV to j.forshaw@clayton-legal.co.uk