Accounts Assistant

Holmes and Hills are a large and growing regional law firm with its heart in East Anglia. From seven offices across Essex and Suffolk - including the 14,000 sq ft A12 Commercial Hub at J25 of the A12 - 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 ROLE

We 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.

Please note this role is full time (37 hours a week) based in the office located at Marks Tey, Colchester, Essex.

The day to day will include:

• Office bank - Code invoices / Post / File Invoices
• Take card payments and process all card payment postings.
• Searches - Post GEVU's pay through supplier
• Counsels Fees - Post ?GEVU's and pay through supplier
• Pay PI Onecall Invoices
• Run monthly Interest Scans - Part 1.
• Complete month end spreadsheets
• Train and assist with Barclaycard statement transaction posting.
• Assist with End of day BACS / FPN Run
• Cover for Purchase Ledger.
• Cover for Stationery Orders

WHAT EXPERIENCE DO I NEED?

• Computer literate
• Confidently able to use MS Excel
• Preferably working towards an AAT qualification

WHAT SKILLS SHOULD I HAVE?

• High level of attention to detail
• Reliable and punctual
• Team Player
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be accurate with work
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Awareness of deadlines and timescales
• IT 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) and Unum Dental (NHS cost cover for routine dental treatments).
About us

Holmes and Hills 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 individuals

Holmes & 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.