Job Description
Job Title: Senior Finance Assistant
Location: Peterborough
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: 33,000 - 35,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Full Time - Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm
Are you ready to take your finance career to the next level? Our client, a reputable and established law firm, is on the lookout for a dynamic Senior Finance Assistant to join their vibrant team! If you thrive in a professional environment where your expertise can shine, we want to hear from you!
What You'll Be Doing:
As a Senior Finance Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth financial operations while delivering excellent client care internally and externally. Your responsibilities will include:
- Conducting daily balance checks to ensure accuracy
- Handling VAT queries, reconciliations, and returns with precision
- Managing ledger queries and performing reconciliations
- Verifying daily TT's and BACS transactions
- Assisting with the Family Legal Aid process
- Posting journal entries and managing month-end control reconciliations
- Recording and reporting potential breaches of SRA accounts rules
- Checking and processing client invoices accurately
- Assisting the Finance Manager in supervising and training the team
- Reviewing long-standing balances and taking proactive measures
- Managing and collecting debts, ensuring timely payments
- Processing incoming funds and resolving account queries
- Performing ad hoc duties as required
What You Bring to the Table:
To excel in this role, you should possess:
- Previous finance experience (preferably in a law firm, but not essential)
- Legal cashier experience is a plus!
- Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail
- Ability to follow instructions accurately
- Basic understanding of IT programs and office equipment
- Excellent telephone manner and communication skills
- Enthusiastic team player with reliability and integrity
- Competence in grammar and punctuation for effective communication
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a modern, friendly firm that values professionalism and personal touch!
- Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and development.
- Contribute to a team that is committed to excellence in legal services.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
How to Apply:
If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you meet the requirements, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV.
Join our client's team and be a key player in providing exceptional finance assistance within a dynamic law firm. Apply today and take the next step in your career!
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