Job Description

Accounts Assistant

Location: York

Full Time

The Ideal Candidate:

The role of Accounts Assistant offers the opportunity to play a key part in supporting the Accounts Department, with a strong emphasis on legal accounts administration and regulatory compliance. You will be responsible for helping to ensure the accurate and compliant handling of client and office monies in line with internal procedures.

Working within an experienced accounts team, you will assist with a range of finance and administrative tasks that are essential to the smooth operation of the firm. This is a varied and detail-driven role, ideally suited to someone with strong numeracy skills, a proactive and organised approach, and a high standard of accuracy and confidentiality. You will be involved in:

Supporting the day-to-day operation of the Accounts Department and assisting with legal accounts compliance Posting client account transactions accurately and checking bills and completion statements Processing daily bankings, cheques, and payments using online banking systems Handling client and internal enquiries relating to accounts and payments Assisting with client and office account reconciliations Maintaining accurate, auditable financial records and filing in line with regulatory requirements Supporting end-of-day routines, reporting, and ad hoc accounts duties

Requirements / Desirables

Strong numeracy skills with excellent attention to detail Previous administrative or accounts experience Good IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office Ability to manage confidential information professionally Organised, reliable, and able to manage deadlines Experience in a legal or professional services environment

Benefits

Team Building - Corporate volunteering, staff wellbeing events, office treat days, colleague of the month, Christmas party Professional Development - Structured, funded and supported training encouraged Bonus Scheme - Subject to eligibility criteria Health and Wellbeing Benefits Legal Services - Subject to eligibility criteria Enhanced Annual Leave Long Service Awards Cycle to Work Scheme - Subject to eligibility criteria
At Ware & Kay, we are committed to attracting talented individuals and pride ourselves on providing a supportive and inclusive environment. Our staff are encouraged to take ownership of their careers and are supported in their professional development.

With over 200 years of history, we are a leading Yorkshire law firm trusted by our community, with a reputation built on integrity and professionalism.

Our Vision and Values are central to everything we do. If you are committed, approachable, and value accuracy and integrity in your work, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Please send your application to the HR Team at recruitment@warekay.co.uk or apply here on Indeed.

Ware & Kay is an Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring all candidates can perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Cycle to work scheme Free or subsidised travel Referral programme
Work Location: In person