Accounts Assistant

Tilly Bailey & Irvine Law Firm; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job description

We’re looking for an Accounts Assistant to help strengthen our Accounts Team on a full-time basis.

If you’re organised, professional, and have a genuine passion for working in an Accounts environment, we’d love to hear from you.

We have a full-time vacancy in our Hartlepool office to increase our Accounts team as we continue to grow.

What you’ll do:

• Assist with all functions in the Accounts department including:
• Process payments made by clients over the phone.
• Accounts payable – posting and generating bills.
• Process BACS and transfer payments.
• Post fee‑earners' bills and cheque requests.
• Produce and post credit notes and bill amendments.
• Process disbursement write‑offs, fees, and WIP.
• Answer queries and work with colleagues in relation to client ledgers and admin procedures.
• Conduct data entry tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Support the team with administrative tasks related to financial operations.

Desired skills and personal qualities:

• GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4 or above) or equivalent, or AAT Level 1 Award in Accounting or equivalent.
• Genuine interest in working in an Accounts environment.
• Good level of IT skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Accurate and efficient data entry skills with strong attention to detail.
• Good organisational and time‑management skills.
• Able to use own initiative.
• Good professional conduct.
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.
• Processing payments.
• Processing cash/cheque/card payments made by clients over the counter and card payments over the telephone.
• Administering petty cash.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in an accounts‑related role.
• Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and work well both independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive, professional approach with great attention to detail.

If you’d like to discuss this vacancy in confidence, please use the same e‑mail address to get in touch.

Please refer to the top of our careers page for the excellent range of benefits we offer.

No agencies please.

Contact us for more details on how we can help.

Limited Liability Partnership Registered in England Number OC315000

Tilly Bailey & Irvine LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England (number OC315000) and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.