Accounts Assistant

4 weeks ago


Bournemouth, United Kingdom Lester Aldridge Full time

**Job type: Permanent, full-time**

Lester Aldridge wishes to recruit an Accounts Assistant for our busy Finance team in the Bournemouth office.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Monitoring and processing client account receipts (BACS/CHAPS/Credit card) using 2 accounts systems and online banking. Ensure any unidentified receipts are correctly followed up with fee earners and returned to the payee where necessary in accordance with Solicitors’ Accounts Rules.
- Daily review of client funds received and allocating against outstanding client bills in accordance with Solicitors’ Accounts Rules.
- Processing of client account payments using 2 accounts systems and online banking in accordance with LA approval procedures.
- Daily reconciliation of all client bank accounts.
- Processing of client currency transactions as required and monthly reconciliation of currency client bank accounts.
- Collation of monthly client bank reconciliation data for COFA review.
- Processing of matter related transactions.
- Run interest calculations on an ad hoc basis when requested by a fee earner.
- Assisting Accounts Manager in respect of Solicitors’ Accounts Rules annual audit as required.

**SKILLS AND COMPETENCE**:

- ** **GCSE of equivalent in English Language and Maths
- Accounts experience/ Strong numeric skills
- Previous experience in professional services/ legal environment desirable
- Ability to relate to others and be a team player is essential
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Efficient with good organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload and re-schedule as required
- Self-motivated and flexible attitude to work and time, being conscientious with a common sense approach to work
- Professional and credible, with the ability to act with tact and discretion and to maintain confidentiality are essential
- Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines while maintaining attention to detail
- Effective diary management skills
- Polite, friendly and confident telephone manner
- Willingness to learn

In return, we offer a competitive package including holiday of up to 25 days plus bank holidays, additional day off at Christmas and Birthday, access to Perkbox - an online discounts platform and lots more. We also offer career development.

Lester Aldridge is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE


  • Accounts Assistant

    1 week ago


    Bournemouth, United Kingdom Venture Recruitment Partners Full time

    Are you part-way through your AAT studies or an experienced Accounts Assistant looking to progress your career? Venture Recruitment Partners are looking for a multi-skilled and progressive individual who would like an Accounts Assistant opportunity with an established business based in Bournemouth. Working out of central offices with free parking, you will...

  • Accounts Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Bournemouth, United Kingdom CMA Recruitment Group Full time

    CMA Recruitment Group has been engaged to recruit exclusively for our Bournemouth, Dorset based client who are growing Healthcare business. Our client would like to appoint an Accounts Assistant to join their vibrant finance team on a permanent basis, this is a crucial role for our client and will strengthen their busy finance function as they experience...

  • Assistant Accountant

    4 weeks ago


    Bournemouth, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time

    Assistant Accountant, Longham, £25-30k **Your new company** Hays are working with a large property management company in Longham, who are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their team. **Your new role**: - Assist in the preparation of company management accounts - Month-end Journals/Reconciliations - Preparation of management information e.g....

  • Accounts Assistant

    2 months ago


    Bournemouth, United Kingdom CMA Recruitment Group Full time

    CMA's professional services client based in Central Bournemouth Dorset has a requirement for an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on a permanent basis. Reporting into the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for ensuring the all-customer invoicing is correctly processed in a well-established finance team. Our client offers a permanent...

  • Accounts Assistant

    4 days ago


    Bournemouth, Bournemouth, United Kingdom CMA Recruitment Group Full time

    CMA has been engaged to recruit for our professional services client based in Central Bournemouth, their requirement is for an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on a permanent basis.Reporting into the Finance Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring the all customer invoicing is correctly processed in a small and close knit finance...

  • Accounts Assistant

    5 days ago


    Bournemouth, Bournemouth, United Kingdom Rubicon Recruitment Agency Full time

    Accounts Assistant (Part-Time), £28,000 FTE, BournemouthPurposeAs Accounts Assistant for a leading renewable energy SME you'll provide support across within the finance function with accounts receivable and accounts payable. By providing accurate and timely processing you will provide a first-class service across the business.EmployerRubicon's client is an...

  • Accounts Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    Bournemouth, United Kingdom HOUSE & SON PROFESSIONAL Full time

    House & Son are looking for a full time Accounts Assistant to support our Property Management Accountant and our very busy Property Management Team. - Have previous accounts experience - Be able to work in a team environment and have a flexible approach. - Be well presented with excellent communication skills. - Be able to demonstrate attention to detail and...

  • Accounts Assistant

    5 days ago


    Bournemouth, United Kingdom CMA Recruitment Group Full time

    We Are Hiring Accounts Assistant for a Growing Business in Bournemouth!CMA is partnering with a thriving company in Bournemouth, Dorset seeking skilled accounts professionals to join their finance team. As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a vital role in the accounts payable team, collaborating closely with colleagues to ensure efficient processing of...

  • Accounts Assistant

    5 days ago


    Bournemouth, United Kingdom Page Personnel - UK Full time

    Opportunity to be part of a company thriving on growth. - Permanent Position Paying £24,000 - £25,000 **About Our Client**: My client are a dynamic force in Bournemouth's real estate and property scene, eagerly searching for an accounts assistant to join their vibrant team. Accounts Assistant: - Assist with invoicing for Ground Rent, Service Charges,...

  • Accounts Assistant

    5 days ago


    Bournemouth, United Kingdom Page Personnel Full time

    Opportunity to be part of a company thriving on growth. - Permanent Position Paying £24,000 - £25,000 **About Our Client**: My client are a dynamic force in Bournemouth's real estate and property scene, eagerly searching for an accounts assistant to join their vibrant team. Accounts Assistant: - Assist with invoicing for Ground Rent, Service Charges,...

  • Accounts Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    Bournemouth, United Kingdom CMA Recruitment Group Full time

    CMA is recruiting for a dynamic and fast paced Bournemouth, Dorset based business who are experiencing success and high volumes of work, they require talented accounts professionals to join their established finance team. Joining our client, you will play a crucial role within their accounts payable team, working in a team of three but as part of a larger...

  • Accounts Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Bournemouth, United Kingdom CMA Recruitment Group Full time

    CMA is recruiting for a dynamic and fast paced Bournemouth, Dorset based business who are experiencing success and high volumes of work, they require talented accounts professionals to join their established finance team. Joining our client, you will play a crucial role within their accounts payable team, working in a team of three but as part of a larger...

  • Accounts Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    Bournemouth, United Kingdom CMA Recruitment Group Full time

    CMA is recruiting for a dynamic and fast paced Bournemouth, Dorset based business who are experiencing success and high volumes of work, they require talented accounts professionals to join their established finance team. Joining our client, you will play a crucial role within their accounts payable team, working in a team of three but as part of a larger...

  • Accounts Assistant

    1 week ago


    Bournemouth, United Kingdom Venture Recruitment Partners Full time

    Venture Recruitment Partners are assisting a established and privately backed SME with their recruitment for a varied Accounts Assistant opportunity. Working out of the business' brand new city centre offices, you will benefit from plentiful free parking, full AAT / ACCA / CIMA study support and a hybrid working pattern, with 2 days p/w WFH. This is an...

  • Accounts Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Bournemouth, United Kingdom Venture Recruitment Partners TA Chilworth Partnership Ltd Full time

    Venture Recruitment Partners are assisting a established and privately backed SME with their recruitment for a varied Accounts Assistant opportunity. Working out of the business' brand new city centre offices, you will benefit from plentiful free parking, full AAT / ACCA / CIMA study support and a hybrid working pattern, with 2 days p/w WFH. This is an...


  • Bournemouth, United Kingdom CMA Recruitment Group Full time

    CMA Recruitment Group is delighted to be exclusively supporting our Bournemouth, Dorset client, who is looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis. Our client is a £2M T/O construction business that has been operating forover 20 years. This is a great standalone hands on finance position where you will be completing the day...

  • Accounts Assistant

    2 months ago


    Bournemouth, United Kingdom Page Personnel Full time

    Role starting immediately - Hybrid role based in Bournemouth **About Our Client**: Our client has gone through a very exciting period growth and a slight restructure to their finance team. Because of this, they need assistance clearing the backlog and dealing with the volume of work. As the Accounts Assistant, you will be responsible for: - Preparing...

  • Accounts Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    Bournemouth, United Kingdom CMA Recruitment Group Full time

    CMA is recruiting for a dynamic and fast paced Bournemouth, Dorset based business who are experiencing success and high volumes of work, they require talented accounts professionals to join their established finance team.Joining our client, you will play a crucial role within their accounts payable team, working in a team of three but as part of a larger...

  • Accounts Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Bournemouth, United Kingdom CMA Recruitment Group Full time

    CMA is recruiting for a dynamic and fast paced Bournemouth, Dorset based business who are experiencing success and high volumes of work, they require talented accounts professionals to join their established finance team.Joining our client, you will play a crucial role within their accounts payable team, working in a team of three but as part of a larger...

  • Accounts Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Bournemouth, United Kingdom CMA Recruitment Group Full time

    CMA is recruiting for a dynamic and fast paced Bournemouth, Dorset based business who are experiencing success and high volumes of work, they require talented accounts professionals to join their established finance team.Joining our client, you will play a crucial role within their accounts payable team, working in a team of three but as part of a larger...