Finance Assistant (fixed term contract) – Finance
We are currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant to cover a maternity leave for our Belfast Finance Department.
This role is an excellent opportunity for a bright individual who is ambitious and recognises the opportunity to gain experience in a top tier Corporate Law firm.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Accounts Payable – processing invoices from suppliers on a timely basis and reconciliation of supplier accounts
- Monthly creditor payment run – paying suppliers in accordance with payment terms
- Disbursement entry – input of client disbursement charges including cheque preparation
- Billing – assist with billing during key periods such as month-end and as required
- Finance administration – assisting the Finance Department as required with projects such as archiving and records management including bank lodgements
- Assisting fee earning colleagues with queries around client disbursements and ledgers
Skills and experience required:
- Excellent numerical skills and strong attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team
- Well-developed organisational and administration skills
- Previous experience in a busy finance department highly desirable
This will be a temporary assignment commencing April 2026 for approximately 12–14 months. Whilst this role is fixed term there may be a possibility of a permanent placement depending on resourcing requirements at this time.
Working hours are 9am–5pm, 35 hrs per week but with the demands of a busy law firm there will be a requirement to be flexible with working hours.
We value a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunities employer.
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