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Legal Accounts Assistant

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Recruiter
SJC Partners
Location
Southsea
Salary
£23,132-£24,000 per annum
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time
First listed by Ontap
22 September 2026
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Job description

Salary up to £24,000
Graduates encouraged to apply
Develop your legal finance career

Legal Accounts Assistant Salary: £23,132.20-£24,000 per annum Location: Southsea Job type: Full-time, permanent Are you looking to begin or develop your career in legal finance and accounts? A well-established, multi-service and multi-office law firm is looking for a Junior Legal Accounts Assistant to join its Southsea office. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or someone with experience in finance administration, legal administration or accounts. Working alongside the firm's accounts team, you will assist with day-to-day transactional finance duties and gain valuable experience within a legal cashier environment.

What you'll be doing:

Monitoring incoming funds and updating records
Processing electronic and BACS payments
Assisting with billing and account transfers
Producing cheques when required
Entering purchase ledger invoices accurately
Posting direct debits
Responding to supplier queries
Obtaining copy invoices and checking statements
Assisting with payment runs
Supporting bank reconciliations
Checking transactions have the correct documentation and authorisation
Liaising with internal teams regarding account queries

What we're looking for:

Strong attention to detail and numerical skills
Good organisation and time management
Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
A professional and reliable approach
Good written and verbal communication skills
An interest in developing a career in legal accounts

Previous accounts, finance administration or legal cashier experience is preferred but not essential. Graduates with a relevant degree and a genuine interest in legal finance are welcome to apply.

Benefits include:

20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Christmas and New Year closure as additional gifted annual leave
Parking permit where on-site parking is unavailable
Sage Benefits after probation, including discounts and GP access
Summer and Christmas parties

Apply today to develop your legal accounts career within a supportive local firm.

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