Accounts Assistant

Job VacancyHolmes and Hills is a large and growing regional law firm with its heart in East Anglia. From seven offices across Essex and Suffolk. Our 200 legal industry professionals work in partnership with clients to provide truly proactive legal services through personal relationships.Acting as a trusted advisor to individuals, businesses and local authorities, the solicitors and support staff at Holmes & Hills take the time to understand clients’ objectives before delivering practical advice through a personal and accessible approach.THE ROLEWe are currently looking for someone to fill our Accounts Assistant role. In this role you will work alongside experienced team members who will provide you with on-the-job training, so you are able to work at high volume and provide a high quality and timely service to our fee-earning teams and ultimately our clients. You will deal with various accounting duties in accordance with the SRA Accounts Rules and Code of Conduct.This role is an ideal starting role for someone who has a keen interest in working within an Accounts function. However, some accounts experience/knowledge is advantageous.The day to day will include: Office bank – Code invoices / Post / File InvoicesTake card payments and process all card payment postings.Dye & Durham / Index / PALI / Xpress Legal Searches – Post GEVU’s and pay the supplier.Counsels Fees – Post GEVU’s and pay through supplier.Pay PI Onecall InvoicesRun monthly Interest Scans – Part 1.Complete month end spreadsheetsTrain and assist with Barclaycard statement transaction posting.Assist with End of day BACS / FPN RunCover for Purchase Ledger.Cover for Stationery OrderOther Ad hoc duties WHAT EXPERIENCE DO I NEED?Computer literateConfidently able to use MS Excel Preferably working towards an AAT qualificationWHAT SKILLS SHOULD I HAVE?High level of attention to detail Reliable and punctual Team PlayerGood communication and interpersonal skillsMust be accurate with workAbility to work efficiently under pressure.Awareness of deadlines and timescalesIT literate, Word, Outlook and Excel.WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?At Holmes & Hills we enjoy a collaborative, open plan, modern workspace with plenty of working pods and breakout areas. We arrange regular networking and social events and hold all-office get togethers at least twice a year.Our benefits package is made up of benefits including access to an employee assistance programme, virtual GP access 24/7, death in service, a retail discount platform and optional medical insurance policies at group discount rates. After 1 years’ service employees automatically receive Medicash (a health cash-back scheme).WHO WILL I BE WORKING WITH?You will be working with 5 other members of the Accounts Team that consists of our Accounts Manager, 2 Legal Cashiers and 2 Accounts Assistants.About UsHolmes & Hills Solicitors is a large regional firm of solicitors with seven offices across Essex and Suffolk and over 200 legal professionals across a number of specialist departments. Holmes & Hills works in partnership with clients across East Anglia, including businesses, individuals, families and local authorities, to build long standing relationships, protect clients' interests and support clients' growth and development.Working in partnership with businesses and individualsHolmes & Hills' large team of legal experts work in partnership with individuals and organisations to provide them with truly proactive legal services through personal relationships. Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, we take the time to understand clients' needs and objectives before delivering practical advice through a personal and accessible approach.Independently recognised as a leading law firmHolmes & Hills Solicitors is independently recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners - two independent directories of the UK’s top law firms - as being a leading supplier of legal services in the region.These accreditations give our clients the confidence that the legal advice and representation they receive from Holmes & Hills is some of the best available.Our clients range from established and growing businesses whose brands are recognised and sold around the world and local authorities across the region, through to families and first-time home buyers.