Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant 22K-25K

Exciting opportunity to join a North East leading Law Firm Finance Team.

Ideally, the applicant should:

Possess a good working knowledge of the Solicitors Account Rules
Hold AAT Level 2 or above, or hold the ILFM Diploma
Have a minimum of 3 years experience working within legal accounts
Be accurate with excellent attention to detail
Be trustworthy, proactive, well organised and be able to use their own initiative
Work well in a team
Be friendly and approachable with a professional manner

Main Responsibilities:-

Accurate and timely processing of day-today banking transactions from both office and client accounts
Bank reconciliations
Maintenance of the purchase ledger including supplier invoice processing and payment.
Checking and processing of client invoices
Electronic payments including CHAPS, BACS and Faster Payments
Regular review and management of client ledgers
Management and reconciliation of petty cash
Nominal payments
Nominal ledger journals
Cash flow management and reporting
Month end processing and reporting
Dealing with general enquiries and administration

Experience working in a Law Firm with knowledge of Solicitors Accounts is essential.