Job Description: Legal Cashier/Tax & Accounts Assistant (ATT Level)
Title: Finance Assistant
Reporting To: Head of Finance
Overview
You will be a capable and detail-oriented finance professional preferably with Legal Cashier Experience and some ATT-level knowledge. This role would suit someone who is ATT qualified or part-qualified, with a strong grounding in tax compliance, bookkeeping and general finance processes. You will support the smooth running of day-to-day finance activity while contributing to accurate reporting, compliance and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
· Support reconciliations, journals and client ledger maintenance.
· Client account management — Maintain client account ledgers, process receipts and payments, and ensure accurate posting of financial transactions.
· Assist with VAT returns, month-end processes and routine financial reporting.
· Assist the Private Client department with the preparation of trust accounts and related tax accounts.
· Support private client matters by maintaining accurate records and helping to meet trust and tax reporting deadlines.
· Liaise with clients, colleagues and external bodies in a professional and timely manner.
· Review financial information, identify discrepancies and resolve queries efficiently.
· Maintain up-to-date records and ensure compliance with relevant financial and tax regulations.
· Support process improvements and contribute to the development of efficient finance procedures.
· Use accounting and tax software confidently, along with Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
· Ad hoc duties — Assist with cashiering, CHAPS/BACS payments, and general finance administration as required
· Bank reconciliations — Perform daily and monthly reconciliations of client and office bank accounts
About You
· Previous experience in a legal cashier role or similar mid-level finance role.
· ATT qualified, part-qualified, or able to demonstrate equivalent ATT-level technical knowledge or prepared to take this on.
· Experience supporting private client work, including trust accounts or related tax accounts, would be advantageous.
· Good understanding finance fundamentals, with strong attention to detail.
· Confident using accounting software and Excel to manage and analyse data.
· Organised, dependable and able to manage competing deadlines.
· A clear communicator who can build effective working relationships with colleagues and clients.
· Proactive and willing to take ownership of tasks while working collaboratively within a team.
What We Offer
We offer a supportive working environment, opportunities to develop professionally, and the chance to build your career within a busy finance function. Salary will depend on experience, and we welcome applicants who are looking for a role with scope to grow.
If you are an ATT-level finance professional looking for your next step in a varied and hands-on role, we would be pleased to hear from you.
If you are interested in joining us at this exciting time and want to be part of a progressive, fast-paced firm where your contribution is valued and rewarded, please email your CV to Sophia Davis, HR Manager, at [email protected], quoting job reference Ref: FA 26.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
