Accounts Assistant
CV-LibrarySunderlandpermanentPosted: 5 October 2026
Apply NowAn opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join a well-established, growing law firm providing a broad range of legal services to individuals and businesses.
As an Accounts Assistant, you will be supporting the finance function with day-to-day bookkeeping, accounts processing, reconciliations and accurate financial record-keeping. This full-time, office-based role offers competitive salary and benefits. Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
You will be responsible for:
Processing supplier invoices and credit notes, allocating receipts and maintaining accurate debtor records.
Supporting credit control, following up on outstanding payments and assisting with billing queries.
Posting banking transactions, maintaining cashbook records and completing bank reconciliations.
Processing staff expenses and petty cash where required, and applying appropriate VAT treatment and coding.
Maintaining accurate financial records and information within accounting systems, including Xero, in line with relevant requirements.
Supporting general finance administration, maintaining confidentiality and escalating discrepancies or control issues where required.
Carrying out other finance-related duties
The candidates from the following background will be considered:
Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Administrator, Finance Administrator, Accounts Clerk, Finance Clerk, Bookkeeper, Legal Cashier, Legal Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant
What we are looking for:
Working towards a professional AAT qualification, likely through an apprenticeship route.
Experience within a legal, accountancy, financial or similar professional services environment would be preferred.
Skilled in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
Genuine interest in progressing within finance management and working towards relevant qualifications and accreditations.
Enhanced DBS check.
What's on offer:
Competitive salary.
Pension scheme.
27 days' holiday plus Christmas Eve.
Group life insurance of 2 x salary, where eligible.
24/7 employee support helpline.
Regular company-wide social events.
Discounted legal services for employees.
Career development and internal and external training opportunities.
Support towards relevant professional development and qualifications.
Apply today if you are looking for a finance opportunity where you can develop your skills, gain further qualifications and build a long-term career within a professional environment.
Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone, or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.
Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003
As an Accounts Assistant, you will be supporting the finance function with day-to-day bookkeeping, accounts processing, reconciliations and accurate financial record-keeping. This full-time, office-based role offers competitive salary and benefits. Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
You will be responsible for:
Processing supplier invoices and credit notes, allocating receipts and maintaining accurate debtor records.
Supporting credit control, following up on outstanding payments and assisting with billing queries.
Posting banking transactions, maintaining cashbook records and completing bank reconciliations.
Processing staff expenses and petty cash where required, and applying appropriate VAT treatment and coding.
Maintaining accurate financial records and information within accounting systems, including Xero, in line with relevant requirements.
Supporting general finance administration, maintaining confidentiality and escalating discrepancies or control issues where required.
Carrying out other finance-related duties
The candidates from the following background will be considered:
Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Administrator, Finance Administrator, Accounts Clerk, Finance Clerk, Bookkeeper, Legal Cashier, Legal Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant
What we are looking for:
Working towards a professional AAT qualification, likely through an apprenticeship route.
Experience within a legal, accountancy, financial or similar professional services environment would be preferred.
Skilled in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
Genuine interest in progressing within finance management and working towards relevant qualifications and accreditations.
Enhanced DBS check.
What's on offer:
Competitive salary.
Pension scheme.
27 days' holiday plus Christmas Eve.
Group life insurance of 2 x salary, where eligible.
24/7 employee support helpline.
Regular company-wide social events.
Discounted legal services for employees.
Career development and internal and external training opportunities.
Support towards relevant professional development and qualifications.
Apply today if you are looking for a finance opportunity where you can develop your skills, gain further qualifications and build a long-term career within a professional environment.
Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone, or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.
Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003