Accounts Assistant

JOB: Accounts AssistantSalary: £25,000 - £27,000LOCATION: RingwoodBenefits include company pension and parking.We are representing a legal practice in Ringwood who are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their team.Are you a diligent and proactive Accounts Assistant with experience of working in a legal or professional services accounts team? This role is ideal for someone with excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and a genuine interest in legal accounts.Key ResponsibilitiesProcessing incoming and outgoing payments, including client and office accountsBank reconciliations and daily cash flow managementPreparing and issuing invoices, credit notes, and receiptsAssisting with month-end and year-end financial reportingMaintaining accurate financial records in compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules (SARs)Supporting the Accounts Manager and fee earners with ad hoc financial tasksSkills & ExperiencePrevious experience in a legal or professional services accounts department preferredStrong numerical and administrative skillsProficiency in accounting software such as ALB: One Advanced Legal / Microsoft ExcelKnowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules advantageousExcellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlinesDiscreet, trustworthy, and able to handle confidential informationReal Recruitment Solutions is committed to a policy of equal opportunities across all areas of our business and at all stages in the selection process. Acting in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and guidelines given by the REC, we treat everyone equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, age, disability, race, ethnic or national origin, religion, political beliefs or membership or non-membership of a Trade Union.From advertising vacancies, conducting candidate searches, selecting CVs, discussing vacancies and submitting details to clients through to interview preparation and at offer stage, Real Recruitment Solutions ensure that each candidate is assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the relevant duties required by the particular vacancy.Real Recruitment Solutions place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with this policy and consistently review regulations as laid out by the REC to ensure our policy is updated and relevant across all aspects of recruitment in order to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination.