Legal Administrator

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City:

Marlborough

Industry:

Salary:

£25,000 - £32,000 per Annum

Published:

29-Sep-2026

Legal Administrator

WSR are recruiting for a Legal Administrator for a prestigious law firm based in Marlborough, Wiltshire

Location: Marlborough, Wiltshire
Salary: £25,000 - £32,000
Job type: Permanent

The role

Our client is a prestigious specialist law firm based in Marlborough, recognised for its high professional standards, client-focused service and collaborative working environment.
They are seeking a capable and organised Administrator to support the smooth day-to-day running of the office and provide essential administrative assistance to the legal team.
This would suit someone with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and a professional approach who enjoys working within a busy, client-facing environment.

Skills and Experience

You will be an organised, accurate and proactive administrator with the ability to manage multiple priorities and provide dependable support across the office. You will ideally have:

  • Minimum GCSE English and Mathematics, or equivalent
    • Previous office administration experience, ideally within a legal, professional services or client-facing environment
    • Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to multi-task effectively
    • Excellent attention to detail and confidence handling documents accurately
    • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
    • Ability to learn new systems quickly, including case management or practice management software
    • Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
    • A discreet and confidential approach when handling sensitive client information
    • Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
    • A positive, approachable and collaborative working style

Role & Responsibilities

As the Administrator, you will provide practical support to the legal team while helping to maintain an efficient, professional and welcoming office environment. Your responsibilities will include:

General Office Support

  • Answering telephone calls and managing general office inboxes
    • Scheduling meetings and maintaining calendars
    • Filing, scanning, photocopying and preparing standard correspondence
    • Monitoring office supplies and liaising with external service providers
    • Greeting clients and supporting office hospitality requirements

File & Data Management

  • Opening and closing client files
    • Maintaining accurate information within the firm’s Practice Management System
    • Ensuring records are handled in accordance with GDPR and confidentiality requirements
    • Assisting with time recording and general file administration

Legal Team Assistance

  • Supporting fee earners with document preparation, printing and formatting
    • Preparing and organising bundles and other legal documentation
    • Providing wider administrative assistance as required
    Conduct & Compliance
    • Handling all client and business information with complete confidentiality
    • Following the firm’s internal policies, procedures and professional standards
    • Helping to maintain a consistently high level of client service

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded specialist law firm offering a professional, supportive and collaborative working environment.
You will play an important role in the smooth running of the office while gaining valuable experience within a respected legal practice.

Please click ‘APPLY NOW’ or call the WSR Team at 01908 616184 for more info.

We appreciate the time and effort invested in your application. While we strive to respond to all applicants promptly, we kindly ask for your understanding in case of delays. If you do not hear from us within 10 days of submitting your application, please assume that, unfortunately, you have not been successful this time.

We will however keep your CV on file and review your suitability against any other vacancies we may have available.

 

 

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Legal Administrator

WSR is recruiting for a Temporary to Permanent Part-Time Credit Controller for our esteemed client in Milton Keynes

Job Title:   PART-TIME CREDIT CONTROLLER
Role Type: TEMPORARY - PERMANENT
Location:    MILTON KEYNES
Pay Rate:    £15.00 - £16.00 p/h

Step into a busy, fast-paced finance environment where your credit control expertise will make an immediate impact. This temporary part-time role in Milton Keynes offers variety, autonomy, and the chance to keep cash flow on track while supporting a wide range of customers and internal stakeholders.

About the Role:

You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of customer accounts, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts and accurate allocation of incoming payments. Working closely with the wider finance team, you will help maintain clean ledgers, resolve queries, and support month-end processes. Your work will directly contribute to improving cash flow, minimising bad debt, and maintaining strong customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a designated ledger of customer accounts, monitoring aged debt and prioritising collection activity.
  • Carry out proactive credit control and debt collection via phone, email, and written communication to secure timely payments.
  • Process and allocate customer payments accurately to the correct accounts and invoices.
  • Reconcile customer accounts regularly, investigating and resolving discrepancies, disputes, and unallocated cash.
  • Maintain up-to-date, accurate records of all collection activity, promises to pay, and account status in the finance system.
  • Liaise with internal teams (e.g. sales, customer service, finance) to resolve invoice queries and support smooth billing and collection.
  • Escalate problematic accounts in line with company procedures, including recommending accounts for further action where appropriate.
  • Support month-end and reporting activities by providing accurate debtor information and status updates on key accounts.

Key Requirements:

  • Proven experience in credit control and debt collection within a UK business environment.
  • Strong accounts receivable management skills, including working with aged debt and high-volume ledgers.
  • Demonstrable experience in reconciling customer accounts and resolving payment discrepancies.
  • Proficiency in cash allocation and payment processing using finance or ERP systems.
  • Excellent time management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage a busy workload to tight deadlines on a part-time schedule.
  • High level of attention to detail and accuracy in all financial data and record-keeping.
  • Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills, comfortable handling challenging conversations.
  • Customer-focused approach with the ability to maintain professional relationships while enforcing payment terms.
  • Working knowledge of UK credit control regulations, procedures, and best practice.

Desirable Skills:

  • Experience working in a temporary or part-time finance role, adapting quickly to new systems and processes.
  • Familiarity with commonly used accounting software or ERP systems (e.g. Sage, SAP, Oracle, Xero).
  • Experience of working within a shared service or multi-site environment.
  • Background in producing debtor reports or providing insight on credit risk and collections performance.

Qualifications:

  • GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English at grade C/4 or above.
  • AAT Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in accounting or finance is preferred but not essential.
  • Any credit control or collections-related training or certification would be an advantage.

If you are an experienced credit controller looking for a part-time temporary opportunity where you can add value quickly, apply now to be considered for this role.

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