Finance Assistant (9–12-month Maternity Cover Fixed Term Contract)

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join us on a 9-12-month Maternity Cover Fixed Term Contract.

Overview  

Support and assist Head of Finance with day-to-day financial management. To be part of a busy finance team who provide support and assistance to the legal teams.   

• Update financial spreadsheets with monthly transactions  

• Prepare profit and loss schedules   

• Reconcile bank statements  

• Provide regular updates on fees delivered against target  

• Process tax payments on Finance Managers instructions 

• Record monthly payroll entries and journals thereof  

• Process monthly pension payments and recording thereof   

• Process supplier invoices and follow up with suppliers and managers as needed  

• Provide administrative support during budget preparation  

• Participate in annual audits  

• Preparation of the firm’s VAT return 

• Process and authorise transfers on Bankline 

• Attend to the general requirements of Partners, PSG leaders and other staff  

• Assist in the development and maintenance of finance policies  

Skills and Attributes: 

• A minimum of 2 years work experience as a Finance Assistant or similar role  

• Level 2 AAT or equivalent finance/book-keeping qualification would be ideal 

• Finance experience within a law firm setting and knowledge of Solicitor Accounts rules would be desirable  

• Good knowledge of accounting and book-keeping procedures such as month end journals and management reporting 

• Advanced MS Excel skills (creating spreadsheets and using financial functions)  

• Use of accounting software within a Practice Management system would be preferred  

• Good time management with organisation skills including the ability to prioritise work 

• High attention to detail, with an ability to spot numerical errors  

• Ability to cope with pressure and maintain a calm manner at all times 

• Confident communicator with good written and verbal communication skills 

• Team player 

• Positive “can do” and flexible attitude 

• Maintain absolute confidentiality in relation to Debenhams Ottaway financial matters