Job Description
Finance Assistant
9-12 Month Maternity Cover - Fixed Term Contract
Location: St Albans On-Site
Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday
Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 per annum
Legal Sector
The Opportunity
Smart10 Recruitment Group are proud to be partnering with a well-established and highly regarded legal firm in St Albans to recruit a Finance Assistant on a 9-12-month maternity cover contract.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and professional finance team, providing key financial and administrative support to legal teams and senior stakeholders across the firm.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will support the day-to-day financial operations of the firm and assist with a broad range of accounting and administrative responsibilities.
Key duties will include:
Updating financial spreadsheets with monthly transactions
Preparing profit and loss schedules
Reconciling bank statements
Providing updates on fees delivered against targets
Processing tax payments (under instruction)
Recording monthly payroll entries and journals
Processing and recording monthly pension payments
Managing supplier invoices and liaising with suppliers and managers
Supporting budget preparation processes
Participating in annual audits
Assisting with VAT return preparation
Processing and authorising bank transfers via Bankline
Supporting Partners and senior staff with financial queries
Assisting in the development and maintenance of finance policies
About You
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised finance professional who thrives in a structured, professional environment.
Essential:
Minimum 2 years' experience as a Finance Assistant or similar
Strong knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures
Experience with month-end journals and management reporting
Advanced MS Excel skills, including financial functions
Excellent organisational and time management skills
High attention to detail with strong numerical accuracy
Confident written and verbal communication skills
Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
Desirable:
Level 2 AAT (or equivalent finance/bookkeeping qualification)
Previous experience within a law firm
Knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules
Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by Smart10 Recruitment Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others, and we will contact you within 3 working days if you have been shortlisted.
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