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Salary: Salary negotiable depending on experience

Our client, an established and growing law firm in Sunderland, is looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join its friendly and supportive team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with some relevant accounts or finance experience who is looking to build a long-term career. The firm is keen to support the successful candidate in completing a professional AAT qualification, likely through an apprenticeship route.

The Role

Working as part of the firm’s accounts function, you will provide day-to-day support with a range of financial and administrative duties.

Depending on your existing experience, your responsibilities may include:

• - Processing payments, receipts and invoices
• - Maintaining accurate financial records
• - Assisting with bank reconciliations
• - Supporting client and office account transactions
• - Helping to process expenses
• - Responding to internal accounts enquiries
• - Assisting with month-end procedures
• - Using the firm’s accounts and case management systems
• - Ensuring that work is completed accurately and within required timescales
• - Providing general administrative support to the accounts team

Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Perks and Benefits

Generous annual leave, plus public holidays based on location. Extra annual leave for your birthday or an alternative celebration day. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Pension plan with contributions from Mauve Group (where applicable). Opportunities for professional growth via Mauve Academy – our learning portal. Annual training allowance for career development. Hybrid working environment, with home setup allowance (where applicable). Optical benefits (£155/€180 toward eye tests, glasses, and lenses). Exciting opportunities, including domestic/international travel, team meet-ups, and company-wide events.