Accounts Assistant
- Recruiter
- McKinlay Law
- Location
- London (Central), London (Greater)
- Salary
- £25,000
- Posted
- 20 Sep 2018
- Closes
- 21 Sep 2018
- Ref
- AA25
- Job Title
- Legal Finance
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Title: Accounts Assistant / Assistant Costs Clerk – Legal Aid
Salary: £25,000
Location: London
London law firm are looking for an accounts assistant / assistant costs clerk to join their finance team and provide support to the costs clerks. It is essential that you have a good understanding of the legal aid system and are able to confidently use the LAA’s online portal for submissions. Main responsibilities:
- Providing administrative support to the cost clerks e.g. preparation of bills, claiming disbursements
- Completing and submitting various forms online e.g. APP5
- Claiming profit costs on a monthly basis.
- Liaison with the file storage facility to recall and send off boxes of archived material
- Assisting fee earners in preparing funding applications/costs extensions as required.
- Coordinating technical and IT support and assisting where possible with basic IT and telephone queries.
This is an ideal position if you have 6 months’ legal accounts experience and are looking to progress within a Central London law firm. You must have excellent IT skills as well as experience in legal aid accounts. Fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take on more experience.