Accounts Assistant in Wakefield

Location: Wakefield

Salary: £23,500 per year

Recruiter: Minster Law

Date Advertised: 2024-06-28

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a top 100 law firm based in Wakefield. We are looking to hire an Accounts Assistant to work within our Finance Department!

About Minster Law

We’re a leading personal injury law firm that exists to create outcomes that matter for our clients, partners, and our local community. Since 2006, we have been supporting people who have been injured in road traffic accidents, biking accidents, or accidents at work. We’re privileged to be able to support our clients through one of the toughest points in their lives and get them the resolution and rehabilitation they deserve.

We proudly work with some of the biggest insurance brands and we’re on a mission to be the leading legal services provider for insurers in the market. With that said, we’re challenging the rigid and outdated perspectives of a traditional law firm with forward-thinking, smarter ways of working.

What you’ll be working on:

This is a key role to support the Finance team. You will ensure the accurate and efficient processing of financial transactions and processes, whilst remaining compliant with the SRA Accounts Rules and internal SLAs.

Your day-to-day

  • Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and the preparation of accounts analysis
  • Prepare weekly sales reporting and daily upload of billing information
  • Assist with the year end audit process
  • Responsibility for processing company credit cards and expenses, including coding and checking they are in line with policy, through to payment.
  • You should apply if you:

  • have good analytical skills and attention to detail
  • are educated to A-Level (or an equivalent) standard
  • can work under pressure to strict deadlines
  • have good communication skills and the ability to communicate at all levels
  • Even better if you:

  • are educated to degree level, preferably in a relevant field
  • have previous purchase ledger experience
  • are studying towards your AAT
  • You take opportunities to develop and are committed to developing your career in personal injury.
  • You’re passionate about supporting local communities and are eager to get involved in our .
  • What’s in it for you

  • A salary between £23,500 - £25,536.
  • An annual discretionary bonus scheme.
  • Hybrid working, offering our colleagues flexibility to work where they can provide the best support to our customers and colleagues alike.
  • 25 days holiday, which can increase up to 30 days in line with service.
  • “Time for Me” days which gives you the opportunity to take up to 12 additional days per year through condensed working.
  • Working in a platinum-accredited Investors in People organisation that’s committed to your development.
  • And much more, see our full list of benefits .
  • Equal opportunities

    Minster Law is committed to equality and diversity and being a workplace that creates a sense of belonging for everyone.

    We’re an equal opportunity and disability confident employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, neurodiversity, or disability status. You can read our commitment to equality and diversity .

    If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at .


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