Accounts Assistant – Based in Luton
We are pleased to be offering an opportunity for an accounts assistant to join the Finance team in our Luton office.
Opportunity
Position: Accounts Assistant
Start Date: Immediate but willing to wait for the right candidate
Location: Office based – Luton, Bedfordshire
Reporting to: Finance Manager
We now have the opportunity for a proactive and motivated Accounts Assistant to join our busy Accounts team. This is a great opportunity to gain hands on experience within a professional services environment, supporting a wide range of accounting and administrative tasks. You will be part of a friendly and collaborative team, playing an important role in the smooth running of the department while developing your skills and knowledge.
Who are we?
Machins Solicitors LLP is a respected regional law firm with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional client care and expert legal advice. Our Accounts team plays a key role in ensuring financial transactions for clients and suppliers are handled efficiently, accurately, and in line with regulatory requirements. To learn more about Machins Solicitors LLP, please visit the ‘Our Firm’ page.
Key responsibilities
As an Accounts Assistant you may be asked to support with any of the following:
- Assisting with the day to day running of the accounts function, ensuring compliance with Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules.
- Processing daily financial transactions, including incoming and outgoing payments and cheque handling.
- Supporting fee earners and departments with queries relating to payments, receipts, and client ledger postings.
- Posting and reconciling entries for both Client and Office accounts, including bank statements and Land Registry transactions.
- Administering online payment systems, including card payments via Lloydslink.
- Processing staff expense claims and managing petty cash.
- Supporting banking activities and assisting with account and ledger reconciliations.
- Handling departmental post, scanning, and general document administration.
- Providing cover for colleagues within the team as required.
- Answering and directing incoming calls across both offices.
- Undertaking additional finance and administrative duties in support of the wider accounts team.
What we offer
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Standard office hours are 9:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Friday.
About you
- Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.
- Good financial and numerical awareness.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- A friendly, professional manner and a genuine commitment to client care.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a positive, proactive attitude.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; financial packages would be an advantage.
- Personal pride in the quality of their work which should be to a high standard and delivered within the required timeframes.
How to apply and the interview process
To apply please send your send your current C.V. together with a covering letter to hr.department@machins.co.uk.
Applications will be considered as they are received.
We may close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
