ABOUT US

Adam Bernard Solicitors is a dynamic and client-focused law firm with offices in London. We pride ourselves on delivering practical legal solutions across various practice areas. As part of our ongoing commitment to efficiency and regulatory compliance, we are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Accountant Intern to assist in the daily financial operations of our growing firm.

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Previous exposure to LEAP, Xero, or any legal/accounting software (advantageous but not essential).
• Understanding of SRA Accounts Rules or legal billing (training will be provided).
• Team player with a willingness to learn in a fast-paced legal environment.
  Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Referral programme

Work Location: In perso

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Accountant Intern will work directly under the supervision of our Accounts Manager, supporting day-to-day financial transactions, reconciliations, legal billing, and reporting activities. You will gain hands-on experience in legal accounting using LEAP, and exposure to SRA Accounts Rules and financial compliance in a legal setting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with daily bank reconciliations and account postings in LEAP.
• Process and track invoices, disbursements, and client payments.
• Help generate and review client and office account ledgers.
• Support the preparation of monthly financial reports and expense summaries.
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding payments and payment plans.
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist with audit preparation.
• Ensure SRA Accounts Rules and GDPR-compliant practices are followed at all times.
• Assist with payroll support, where necessary.
• Liaise with legal caseworkers regarding client accounts and billing issues.
• Help with VAT entries and basic tax compliance under supervision.