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 paymentson 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
Assistin the development and maintenance of finance policies
Skills and Attributes:
A minimum of 2yearswork experience as a Finance Assistantor 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 proceduressuch 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 timemanagement 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 andmaintaina 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
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