Accounts Assistant

Job: Accounts Assistant

Location: Chandlers Ford

Job type: Full-time

At Dutton Gregory Solicitors, we’re proud of our strong reputation as a trusted legal partner and employer. As part of our continued growth, we’re looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our Finance Team at our Chandlers Ford office.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone developing their finance career, who thrives in a fast-paced, supportive environment and wants to be part of a firm that truly lives its values.

As an Accounts Assistant, you’ll play an important part in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the firm. From ensuring client transactions are recorded accurately to handling queries and assisting with billing, you’ll be hands-on and integral to the smooth running of the Finance department. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across the business, build confidence working with financial systems, and gain valuable experience in legal accounting – all while learning and growing in a team that values development and teamwork.

The Role

As an Accounts Assistant, you’ll:

• Prompt and accurate recording of all financial transactions relating to client money
• Raising and processing electronic payments
• Performing daily bank reconciliations
• Reconciling client accounts and managing residual balances or untraceable funds
• Verifying data reports, client accounts, and statements
• Supporting billing through checking and final posting
• General banking tasks
• Handling internal staff queries via phone and email
• Notifying Lawyers of funds received
• Managing external calls and taking card payments promptly
• Assisting Finance Managers with financial admin and ad hoc duties
• Providing administrative support to other departments when needed

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• A desire to learn, a flexible attitude, and a collaborative mindset
• Confidence with numbers and proficiency in IT, especially Excel
• Previous experience in a legal environment is desirable but not essential
• GCSE (or equivalent) Grade C or above in English and Mathematics
• Ideally studying towards an AAT qualification

What We Offer:

• A collaborative and inclusive working environment where your contributions are valued.
• Opportunities for growth and development within a progressive and ambitious law firm.
• A workplace culture that genuinely supports wellbeing, flexibility and work-life balance.

We offer a supportive environment where your ideas are valued, your development is encouraged, and your work truly makes a difference.

Apply Today

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@duttongregory.co.uk, or click the "apply now" button below.

Please note, we may close the vacancy sooner if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we would advise to apply as soon as possible.