Accounts Assistant

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our Accounts team and support our financial operations.

The Accounts Assistant will work closely with Accounts Team to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of JCP’s accounts function, with particular attention to accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality.

The role would ideally suit a candidate looking to develop a new career as full training and mentoring will be provided. The successful candidate will have the ability to multitask and will have good interpersonal skills that will enable you to liaise with team members at all levels across the business.  

What you will do:

·       Assist team members with relevant finance/accounts related tasks

·       Update purchase ledger and post supplier invoices

·       Post client bills and accurately transfer funds between client and office ledgers

·       Process daily bank deposits and handle cheque and BACS/CHAPS payments

·       Prepare daily banking and reconcile client/office accounts

·       Perform cash book and bank reconciliations

·       Reconcile disbursement accounts

·       Assist with credit control activities and respond to case handler and client queries

·       Help with month‑end and ad‑hoc financial reporting

·       Process petty cash, expenses, and credit-card reconciliation

What we are looking for:

·       Strong people skills and a desire to build great working relationships

·       Confidence in dealing with clients and adapting to new situations

·       Excellent organisational abilities and a proactive approach with the ability to juggle a varied  workload

·       A team player who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

 Why join the team at JCP?

     You will be able to access a range of excellent employee benefits including:

·       Competitive salary and bonus scheme

·       Private medical insurance and health cash plan

·       Employer pension contribution of 4%

·       Cycle to work scheme

·       Enhanced maternity/paternity rights (non-contractual)

·       Internal training and career development opportunities

We value diversity and inclusion at JCP and actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone in our communities, and particularly from those that are underrepresented in our current workforce including those with a disability and those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

Closing date: 4 February 2026*

* Please be aware that JCP Solicitors reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

JCP Solicitors is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is open, fair and not influenced by irrelevant considerations. JCP Solicitors recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, nationality, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or any other prejudice; we therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.

 We are strong supporters of the Welsh language and are very proud to have been the first firm of solicitors to be awarded the “Cynnig Cymraeg/Welsh Offer” recognition by the Welsh Language Commissioner in 2021. We support our Welsh speakers and fund lessons for those who would like to learn Welsh.

 Rydym yn gefnogwyr brwd o’r Gymraeg ac yn hynod falch o fod y cwmni cyfreithiol cyntaf i dderbyn cydnabyddiaeth y Cynnig Cymraeg gan Gomisiynydd y Gymraeg yn 2021. Rydym yn cefnogi ein siaradwyr Cymraeg ac yn ariannu gwersi ar gyfer y rhai a hoffai ddysgu’r iaith.