Accounts Assistant

Location:

Liverpool City Centre – Office Based

Job Type:

Permanent, Part Time

Hours:

3 days per week – Wednesday, Friday and one other day of your choice (working hours can be discussed)

Salary:

£28,000 – £30,000 full time will be pro rota accordingly – based on experience 

Join Our Team as an Accounts Assistant 

Are you organised, accurate and great with numbers? Whether you’ve worked in an accounts or finance role before, we’d love to hear from you. 

Previous accounts experience in a law firm would be great, but it isn’t essential. Full training will be provided, so what matters most is your attention to detail, your reliability and your willingness to learn. 

Our vibrant office in Liverpool City Centre overlooks the Liver Birds and the waterfront, and our culture is built on genuine care for our clients and colleagues.  

At CEL, we blend the professionalism of a corporate firm with the warmth of a family business. We are different, but in a good way! 

Fancy a game of pool or darts during your lunch break? On Fridays, we wrap up at 3:30pm and head to our bar for a drink of your choice before joining in the excitement at our amphitheatre.  

What You’ll Be Doing 

As an Accounts Assistant, you’ll be part of our Accounts team, supporting the day-to-day running of the firm’s finances and helping to keep our financial records accurate and up to date. Your responsibilities will include: 

• Supporting the administration of the firm’s financial transactions, including accounts payable and receivable, billing and bank reconciliations 
• Managing high volumes of queries from internal and external stakeholders 
• Allocating cash received by BACS, Faster Payments, cheque and CHAPS 
• Processing supplier invoices, matching them to purchase orders and setting up payment runs 
• Raising sales invoices and posting bills and disbursements 
• Assisting with the preparation of VAT returns and other tax-related filings 
• Helping to prepare reports and analysis for management 
• Supporting month-end and year-end processes 
• Making sure all financial records are accurate and up to date 
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and helping to put changes in place 
• General accounts administration, filing and record keeping 

Who We’re Looking For 

You’ll thrive in this role if you have: 

• Experience in an accounts, bookkeeping or finance role 
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy 
• Strong numeracy skills 
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Office applications 
• The ability to manage your workload and meet deadlines 
• A discreet and professional approach to handling confidential information 
• Clear communication skills and a friendly, helpful manner 
• A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn 

It would be great (but not essential) if you have: 

• Experience working in a law firm or professional services environment 
• Legal cashier experience  
• Knowledge of the SRA Accounts Rules 
• Experience with accounting or practice management software 
• A relevant qualification, such as AAT, or be working towards one 

If you’re ready to join a company where your contribution matters and your success is celebrated, we’d love to hear from you. 

Compensation & Benefits 

Gratitude is one of our core values. To show appreciation for our team, we offer: 

Private Health Care 🏥  

Enhanced Sickness Entitlement 🤒  

Enhanced Maternity / Paternity Leave 🍼  

Death in Service 💐  

Bike 2 Work 🚲  

Company Bar 💃  

Paid Exam Leave 💻  

Paid Company Parties 🥳  

Birthday Day Off 🎁  

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays (pro rata) ✈️  

Christmas Closure 🎄  

Early Finish Fridays 🥂 

To all Recruitment Agencies: 

At CEL Solicitors, agency CVs are strictly prohibited. Please do not submit agency CVs or forward them to our job advertisements or CEL Solicitors employees. CEL Solicitors will not accept responsibility for any fees incurred from unsolicited CVs. To keep the application process fair and efficient, all candidates are asked to apply directly through the advertised platform. Please do not contact the company or its employees by email, LinkedIn or any other channel for enquiries or updates, as these will not receive a response. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.