Accounts Assistant

About Us

HK Law is a well-established and growing South Coast legal firm providing professional legal services direct to clients from offices across the region. We are known for our strong connections with the local communities in which we work and offer our employees a supportive and friendly environment.

We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our Finance Department. The position is full time but part time (no less than 28 hours) may be considered. The role is at entry level and will be fully office based at our Swanage branch. There is no opportunity for remote working within this role.

About you

Ideally you will have a minimum of 12 months recent accounts experience, gained within a fast paced professional environment, preferably within Legal Practice , although this certainly is not essential as training can be given.

You must be fully computer literate with good Excel skills and preferably be part qualified (AAT) or working towards this qualification (or similar). You will be highly organised with previous administration experience, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Suitable candidates must be proactive with a good eye for detail and be able to communicate effectively with their immediate colleagues whilst working to strict deadlines. The main duties are set out in the accompanying job description

The role

The role will entail carrying out the following tasks in a timely and efficient manner to ensure the highest level of service:

• Accessing the firm's bank accounts online, checking for new transactions and completing paperwork as required
• Drawing cheques and sending payments online
• Dealing with Overseas Currency Transactions
• Daily posting of all financial transactions
• Checking and paying counsel fees etc as appropriate
• Checking authorisation, coding, and posting supplier invoices.
• Paying suppliers each month
• Liaising with suppliers on accounts queries as necessary
• Checking supplier statements against purchase ledger records
• Filing of all related finance paperwork
• Accurate and timely recording of banking and disbursement transactions
• Reviewing and processing of expense claims
• Assisting with Bill processing
• Interest calculations on client money

What we can offer you

You will be joining a friendly office, working in an enthusiastic team who enjoy doing a great job for their clients. where training and career development is encouraged. We offer a range of competitive benefits:

• A competitive salary package
• 33.5 days holiday per year (includes Bank Hols)
• Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
• Employee health cash plan (cash back on dentist and optician bills etc.)
• Cycle Scheme
• Discounted legal fees
• Pension scheme
• Sponsorship of qualifications
• Fully paid for social events several times a year

Other info:

Hours: Full time, Monday – Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm with 1 hour lunch (35 hours per week)

Salary range: £22,222.20 p/a - pro rata if part time)

Work location: Office based. Due to to the nature of work and client confidentiality, this role is not able to be worked remotely.

For further information including the full job description and job specification please go to the firm's vacancies page on

To apply: please send your CV via the 'apply now' button or apply directly via our website

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates, therefore if you have not been contacted within 14 days of your application, please assume that it has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Candidates who do not meet the criteria for the role will not be contacted.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £22,222.20 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• Are you AAT qualified or part qualified/ currently studying?
• Are you able to easily commute to Swanage? (NB. This role is office based)

Experience:

• Accounts Admin: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person