As a growing business, we’re looking for a part-time Accounts Assistant to support our finance team. You’ll help provide an efficient and accurate accounts service through daily banking, transaction checks, invoice processing and related finance administration.

To apply, please use the link below or contact us.

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Applications for this role are currently paused.

  • A part time role of 21 hours spread over a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
  • A permanent role in a very busy office. No two days are the same.
  • You would be working in person at our offices on Sansome Walk, Worcester.
  • Salary – market rate dependent upon experience.

You will be assisting the Head of Finance and other members of the finance team in the provision of an efficient and accurate accounts function to the partners and staff. Occasionally, you will provide back-up support to other members of the finance team as required.

Duties & responsibilities

  • Daily banking, including posting and processing payments into and out of client account.
  • Carrying out the daily audit process, including checking transactions processed the previous day.
  • Dealing with routine transactional issues and queries.
  • Drawing and processing cheques.
  • Closing and reopening files.
  • Assisting with residual balances and associated administration.
  • Processing invoices and completion statements.
  • Dealing with routine queries relating to invoices and financial ledgers.
  • Providing holiday and sickness cover for other members of the finance team where appropriate.
  • Undertaking other reasonable duties and ad hoc tasks as required by the Head of Finance.
  • Operating under time pressure.

Legal finance work can be demanding and has tight timetables requiring adaptability and flexibility.

  • Computer literacy.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • A team player with a self-organised and willing mindset.
  • The ability to share an office with others, to cover for others for leave, sickness or at short notice.

If you apply for the role you are saying to us that you have the above characteristics. The demands of legal finance don’t suit everyone. Please do not apply if the role doesn’t fit you.

  • Your previous experience in employment and how it would help you in this role.
  • Your professional experience, accomplishments, training and client interactions.
  • Your ability to cope with a full workload and demanding situations.
  • Any other areas of interest within the job, as well as your goals going forward.

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Enjoy the benefits of a career at SME Solicitors

We strive to make our firm a friendly, flexible and supportive place to work. That's why we have a range of benefits that our members of staff can take advantage of. Some of these include:

Flexibility

Work within a supportive and adaptable environment with flexibility to suit your work-life balance.

Wellbeing

Wellbeing provision with Mental Health and Emergency First Aiders on site. We also contribute towards sight tests and cost of glasses.

Parking & location

Free, convenient parking at our city centre premises, including at weekends.

Discounts

Discounts on Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney and Residential Conveyancing of a primary residence.

Professional development

Professional development coaching, including CPD training, additional qualifications and apprenticeships.

Holiday

Holiday entitlement includes birthday as holiday and extended Christmas break. Entitlement increases with length of service.

Social events

Payday breakfast, staff socials and invitations to networking events. We also run seasonal events, such as our Christmas meal.

Charity & community

Commitment to charitable initiatives supporting our charity of the year. We also offer one paid day for charity work each year.

Pension & protection

Pension provision with auto-enrolment. Access to health insurance plans in certain roles.

About SME Solicitors

SME Solicitors is a well-established law firm located in the centre of Worcester, with a history dating back to 1840. We combine traditional values with modern practices to provide a personal and proactive service to our clients - many of whom have been with us for generations.

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We're dedicated to providing top-quality services to individuals, families and businesses.

As an independently owned and financed firm, we're acting in our clients' best interests.

Based in Worcester since 1840, we have a long and established history as part of the local community.

Highly accredited in several specialist areas, we've put the work in to provide better value and experience for our clients.

We provide ongoing support to several local charities, such as Sensory Matters Worcestershire and Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust.

We are proud of our fantastic team, with whom we share a commitment to excellence.


Interested in this role?

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