£23K/yr to £24K/yr
England, United Kingdom
Permanent, Variable

Finance Assistant

Posted by Reed.

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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