Thompsons Solicitors

Costs Administration Assistant

Thompsons Solicitors  •  £24k/yr  •  Manchester, GB (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Costs Administration Assistant

Application Deadline: 17 July 2026

Department: Costs

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Manchester

Compensation: £24,129 / year

Join our team as a Costs Administration Assistant and become an integral part of our dynamic environment. As a key member of our Costs Team, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of administrative tasks and supporting the overall efficiency of our office.

More about the role...

  • Provide general administrative support to the Costs team, including data input and retrieval using internal systems
  • Carry out routine clerical tasks such as opening and closing cases, filing, photocopying, scanning and post handling
  • Organise incoming and outgoing mail and DX, including sorting, packaging and distribution
  • Support with data entry on case management systems and spreadsheets, including new case set-ups and recording agreed costs
  • Assist with file closure processes, billing and archiving
  • Provide ad hoc support to the wider Costs team and cover for colleagues when required
  • Undertake general office duties such as preparing bundles, managing deliveries, and supporting day-to-day team administration

More about you...


  • You possess excellent organisational and administrative skills, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy
  • Proactive and adaptable, you can work effectively under your own initiative and as part of a collaborative team
  • Strong communication skills enable you to interact effectively with colleagues and external stakeholders
  • Computer literate with good keyboard skills, you're familiar with Microsoft Word and have experience with electronic case management systems
  • Previous office environment experience is desirable, along with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
  • You're reliable, dependable, and enthusiastic, with a client-focused approach to your work.

What we offer you...

  • Contributory pension scheme
  • 23 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • 5 extra days off over Christmas
  • Permanent health insurance
  • MediCash Healthcare Cash Plan
  • Life assurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Sports and social club
  • Annual travel and parking loans
  • Financial support for professional development
Thompsons Solicitors

About Thompsons Solicitors

Thompsons Solicitors is the UK's most experienced personal injury and employment rights law firm, our commitment to social justice is at the heart of our practice.

The firm was established in 1921 by the civil rights lawyer Harry Thompson. We have stayed true to his vision of using the law to protect and advance the rights of working people, and we are proud to be part of the trade union movement.

We represent individuals and unions from 18 offices across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with an associated firm in Scotland.

We proudly pledge never to act for insurance companies or employers.

Visit www.thompsons.law or call 0800 0 224 224

Thompsons Solicitors is a trading name of Thompsons Solicitors LLP.

Industry
Legal & Compliance
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Great Russell Street, GB
Year Founded
1921
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