Assistant Accountant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Due to growth in the firm we have an opportunity for an assistant accountant to join the accounts team. The team are based in our Cardiff office and deal with all financial transactions on behalf of the firm.
Reporting directly to the firm’s Accountant, the role will cover a broad spectrum of duties to include -
- Credit Control
- Accounts/Spreadsheet Analysis
- Account Reconciliations
- Assist with SAR (Solicitors Accounts Rules) and other Audits
- Assisting Fee Earners with Client Balances/Unbilled Disbursements
- Bank Reconciliations
- Month end Reporting
The ideal candidate will hold an accountancy or finance related degree or similar academic qualification to include AAT.
They will be a quick learner with good numerical, administration and communication skills.
The successful candidate will have experience of working with accounts up to trial balance and be particularly proficient with Microsoft Excel.
The ability to work to tight deadlines with periodic increases in workloads will be essential.
Hugh James is an equal opportunities employer.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Legal
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Accountant roles across Hugh James's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Legal.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,489 - £47,879 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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