Job Description
Our client, a respected law firm, is seeking a Finance Assistant (Legal Sector) to support their busy finance function. This part-time role is ideal for someone with solid legal accounts experience who enjoys working with accuracy, pace and responsibility.
This is a part-time vacancy, ideally working 5 days/week, Monday to Friday 9:30 - 2:30. Perfect for those with young children, and need to be there for the school runs.
Key Responsibilities
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Daily finance tasks including cashbook updates and accurate posting of client/office transactions
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Regulated payments including Faster Payments, CHAPS, SDLT and HMLR financial activity
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Reconciliations including client/office reconciliations and full three-way reconciliation cycles
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Conveyancing finance support for completions, transfers and property-related financial workflows
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Financial reporting producing routine management reports and maintaining internal finance records
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Purchase ledger processing invoices and supporting supplier relationships
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Payroll & year-end assisting with payroll runs, audits and annual accounts preparation
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Systems & compliance maintaining Xero and case management data while supporting SRA compliance
What We're Looking For
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2-3 years' experience in legal accounts or finance within a law firm
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Strong understanding of legal accounting procedures and SRA Accounts Rules
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Confident using Xero or similar accounting software
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Experience with legal case management systems (Clio, Hoowla, etc.)
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Highly organised, detail-driven and able to manage multiple priorities
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Strong communication skills and a professional, trustworthy approach
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Excellent numerical and analytical ability
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Solid IT skills, including Microsoft Excel
Desirable
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AAT qualification (or qualified by experience)
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Experience in conveyancing finance
Apply now or contact Luke at Brook Street Cardiff
Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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