Job Purpose
As a key member of the finance team, you will be responsible for day-to-day transactions showing strong organizational skills. You will be making sure that all transactions comply with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and that accounts are effectively managed.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform daily banking functions, including bank reconciliation.
- Monitor cheque runs and other cashier/treasury reports.
- Process automated and manual payment runs via BACS.
- Execute weekly supplier payment runs.
- Assist with month-end procedures.
- Conduct month-end reconciliations.
- Monitor multiple floats to maintain balances and request top-ups according to agreed service level agreements (SLAs) with clients.
- Handle ad hoc financial reporting.
- Address inquiries from fee earners and other staff members.
Experience and Knowledge
- Previous experience working in a finance team handling high volumes of transactions.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Familiarity with high-volume reconciliations.
- Ability to work independently within established boundaries.
- Effective communication, interpersonal, and numerical skills.
- Attention to detail and the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals across various levels of responsibility.
- Proficiency in computer skills, particularly with a good understanding of Excel (including pivots and VLOOKUPs).
Desirable:
- AAT or other equivalent qualification preferred
- Knowledge of Solicitors Account Rules
If you feel you have the above skillset and are looking for the next step in you career follow the steps to apply now.
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