Salary: £28k - 34k per year
Reference: JC FA SHREW
Finance Assistant / Shrewsbury / Office Based/ International Law Firm / £28,000-£34,000
Finance Assistant Benefits
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Competitive salary
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays
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Private healthcare
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Contributory pension scheme
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Opportunity to join a growing international law firm
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Supportive and collaborative finance team
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Career development opportunities within a growing business
Finance Assistant Overview
NC Associates are working with a specialist international law firm who are looking to recruit a Finance Assistant to join their finance team based in Shrewsbury.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with at least 12 months' experience within a legal finance environment who is looking to further develop their career. Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider Accounts Team, you will support the day-to-day financial operations of a growing international firm with offices in London, Milan, and Singapore.
The successful candidate will have an understanding of legal accounting procedures and Solicitors Accounts Rules, alongside strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to their work.
Finance Assistant Key Responsibilities
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Processing client and office account receipts and payments
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Supporting client-to-office and office-to-client account transfers
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Preparing supplier, employee, and other business payments
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Producing aged payable reports and reconciling supplier accounts
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Monitoring and reporting on aged work in progress (WIP) balances
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Processing petty cash transactions and reconciliations
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Supporting the wider finance team with day-to-day accounting activities
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Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with internal procedures
Finance Assistant Experience Required
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Minimum 12 months' experience within a law firm or legal finance environment
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Understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules (SARs)
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Knowledge of legal accounting processes including client and office accounts
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Strong attention to detail and accurate data entry skills
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Ability to manage workload independently and prioritise tasks effectively
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Experience with accounting systems would be advantageous, particularly Xero or legal practice management software
Finance Assistant Personal Attributes
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Organised and motivated to learn
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Professional and discreet when handling sensitive information
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Personable and approachable
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Strong attention to detail
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Proactive and willing to support the wider team
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Positive attitude with a strong work ethic
If you are looking to develop your legal finance career within a highly respected and growing international law firm, this is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team with genuine long-term prospects.
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact [email protected]
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