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