Clearline Recruitment is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Accounts Assistant for a growing legal practice in Haywards Heath. This role offers an opportunity to take ownership of a variety of accounting tasks in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have legal accounting experience, a strong understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Benefits Be part of a fast-growing practice where your contributions will make a real impact Work in a supportive and dynamic environment Competitive salary and a clear path for development Experience / Skills Strong academic results and legal accounting experience The ability to work independently, but also collaborate and delegate within a team A keen eye for detail and an ability to communicate clearly and professionally Excellent IT skills and experience with case management and accounting software The ability to manage a busy workload with professionalism, patience, and a sense of humour A proactive attitude and a desire to take on new challenges and expand your skillset Responsibilities as a Legal Accounts Assistant Invoicing and managing client and office transfers Bank reconciliations, including sales and purchase ledgers Processing payments, including CHAPS transfers and consultant invoices Producing and checking completion statements and billing Handling VAT returns and month-end reporting Operating the case management system (Actionstep) and Xero Processing monthly payroll Liaising with consultants, the retained team, and clients to resolve queries Managing outstanding debts and ensuring compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules and VAT regulations Keeping up to date with SRA rules and regulatory changes Ensuring proper file closing and record-keeping For more information about this excellent Legal Accounts Assistant role, please contact Jamie Watson at Clearline Recruitment. Job Title: Legal Accounts Assistant Location: Haywards Heath Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 depending on experience Full Time: Monday - Thursday (9am - 6pm) & Friday (9am - 5pm)