Accounts Assistant

Watkins Solicitors – Career in Accounts

Watkins Solicitors, an award-winning legal firm with a legacy in Family Law, Education Law, Conveyancing, Human Rights, Judicial Review, and Wills & Probate Law, is expanding its team. With four offices strategically located in North Bristol, South Bristol, Bath, and Hereford we also serve clients in Evesham by appointment.

About Us:

• Legal Aid franchise, serving family clients, judicial review, and human rights.
• Accommodating both Legal Aid and private clients.
• Outstanding reputation as a supportive employer.
• Emphasis on remote, agile, and flexible working opportunities.

The Opportunity: Full time Accounts Assistant – start April 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be an integral part of our Accounts department.  We are recruiting for a full time Accounts Assistant – (35 hours/week); Monday to Thursday 9 am to 5 pm, and Friday 8.30 am to 4 pm based in our North Street Bristol office.  After initial training, hybrid working would be considered.

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for accounts, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting the team with queries on financial matters such as account postings, bank reconciliation, banking, assisting with conveyancing transactions, purchase ledger transactions, expense claims and petty cash.
• Support in gathering information for reports, reviewing dormant matters and dealing with residual balances and ledger queries.
• General administrative duties to support the Accounts department.
• Handling confidential information in line with the Firm’s data security protocol.

Essential Criteria:

• Proven experience in an account’s role, with a least one year in a legal setting required.
• Good working knowledge of Solicitor Accounts rules.
• Excellent analytical skills to assess financial data and identify discrepancies.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Strong data entry and numeracy skills with meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial documentation.
• A hardworking, proactive approach will be needed to problem-solve and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Team oriented with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience with case management systems

Our Offer:

• Competitive salary: £27,000 per annum
• Flexible work policy, Bike2Work & Medicash Schemes.
• Opportunities for career progression
• Hybrid working

How to Apply: To embark on a rewarding career with Watkins Solicitors, please send your CV and a compelling covering letter to Alanna Dean at adean@watkinssolicitors.co.uk. The closing date for this vacancy is Wednesday 11 March 2026. Interviews may occur sooner if sufficient and suitable candidates are received. Induction and training to take place in the North Street office.

Diversity and Inclusion: Watkins Solicitors welcomes applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, providing equipment or changes to the workplace. All candidates invited to interview have the opportunity to request adjustments to the recruitment process when scheduling your interview.  Some options include communication support or breaks.

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We actively use digital platforms to share clear, accessible legal guidance and to reflect the real work our teams do every day. Our Education Law TikTok channel features short videos answering genuine questions from parents and carers navigating the SEND system, with content led by real questions from parents and carers.

Alongside this, our Conveyancing TikTok channel offers insight into the conveyancing process, common client concerns, and the realities of property transactions, drawing on the experience of our residential property team.

These channels are an extension of our commitment to transparency, public legal education, and thoughtful communication. They also offer colleagues the opportunity to contribute to content.

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Inclusive Employer

We’re on a mission to create a dynamic and inclusive culture. And that starts with our recruitment process. If you have a disability, whether visible or not, we want to work with you every step of the way.

Watkins Solicitors welcomes applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, providing equipment or changes to the workplace. All candidates invited to interview have the opportunity to request adjustments to the recruitment process when scheduling your interview.

We are proud of the feedback we receive from clients across the firm, particularly in areas where individuals and families are often navigating stressful or uncertain situations. Our reviews consistently highlight clear advice, strong communication, and the care shown by our teams.

For prospective colleagues, this feedback offers a genuine insight into the standard of work we deliver and the way we support people. It also reflects the values we expect from everyone who joins the firm: professionalism, empathy, and a commitment to doing the right thing for clients.