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Who are Courmacs?

We are a leading solicitor’s firm based in Blackburn, dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to clients nationwide. With a team of experienced professionals, we specialise in handling no win no fee claims across various service areas, helping individuals and businesses retrieve compensation for financial mis-selling and consumer issues.

Job Summary

We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join the Finance Team at Courmacs Legal Ltd. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail and an interest in developing their skills within a busy legal finance environment. You will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the firm, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across all accounting tasks. The successful candidate will be a team player, able to collaborate effectively within a small finance team and carry a proactive attitude, willing to assist with ad-hoc tasks.

What you'll be doing

  • Creating and issuing cancellation invoices
  • Chasing payment of outstanding cancellation invoices
  • Posting invoices accurately onto Xero
  • Assisting with preparation of ATE (After The Event) reports
  • Supporting bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records
  • Assisting with aged payable reports and payment runs
  • Managing ad-hoc ordering (e.g. Tesco, Amazon, Lyreco) and ensuring cost control
  • Providing general support to the Finance team and management as required

What you'll bring

  • Numerical accuracy and attention to detail, able to process invoices and reconciliations correctly.
  • Good organisational skills, able to manage multiple financial tasks and deadlines efficiently.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • IT literacy, competent with Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and Outlook).
  • Experience using accounting software, ideally Xero.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information appropriately.
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Benefits & Perks

Increasing
Holidays

23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing each year after first year of service)

Birthday
Off Work

Enjoy a paid day off work for your birthday (within 2 weeks of the date)

Company Social
Events

Summer & Christmas Parties to make friends and unwind

Milestone
Gifts

Receive Milestone gifts when you reach 5, 10, 15 and 20 years of service

Perkbox
Reward Scheme

Everday rewards with major brands, employee celebration & wellbeing tools

Suggestion
Scheme

Get rewarded with £200 for every idea you suggest that is implemented

Private
Healthcare

Private Healthcare plan & digital GP provided after first year of service

Life
Insurance

Death in service insurance providing a tax-free lump sum worth 3 times your salary

Well-being
Programme

Day-to-day wellbeing & counselling support for you & your family

On-Site
Gym

On-site gym and lunchtime bootcamp sessions for all staff
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Job Details

  • Location:
  • Blackburn
  • Department:
  • Finance
  • Salary:
  • £25000
  • Contract Type:
  • Maternity Cover, Temporary
  • Working Environment:
  • Office Based
  • Working Hours:
  • Flexible Hours, Part-Time

Benefits & Perks

Increasing
Holidays

23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing each year after first year of service)

Birthday
Off Work

Enjoy a paid day off work for your birthday (within 2 weeks of the date)

Company Social
Events

Summer & Christmas Parties to make friends and unwind

Milestone
Gifts

Receive Milestone gifts when you reach 5, 10, 15 and 20 years of service

Perkbox
Reward Scheme

Everday rewards with major brands, employee celebration & wellbeing tools

Suggestion
Scheme

Get rewarded with £200 for every idea you suggest that is implemented

Private
Healthcare

Private Healthcare plan & digital GP provided after first year of service

Life
Insurance

Death in service insurance providing a tax-free lump sum worth 3 times your salary

Well-being
Programme

Day-to-day wellbeing & counselling support for you & your family

On-Site
Gym

On-site gym and lunchtime bootcamp sessions for all staff

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