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CLD Recruitment
Posted 14 hours ago, valid for a month
Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 2ES, England
£24,000 per annum
Full Time
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Leeds
£25,000
My Client a well-known Law Firm in Leeds are looking to recruit a Finance Assistant to join their team.
?You will be working as part of a team, the role of Financial Administrator will support the fee earners with financial management of matters and work towards the financial strategy of the firm.
Key responsibilities:
Proactively manage financial processes within the team
Preparing and sending bills
Creating and proactively maintaining billing schedules and record keeping
Liaising with individuals, managers, fee earners, partners and other teams in relation to team financial matters
Preparing and analysing reports from the firm's finance system to identify actions needed to progress the financial management of a matter. Examples include client to office transfers, reviewing client balances, identifying matters to be closed, making fee earners aware of WIP and active management of cost estimates
Attending financial meetings with fee earners to proactively support the fee earner with the financial management of their workload
Liaising with third parties associated with the billing process
Working with the Credit Controller and other support colleagues to progress financial management of files
Proactively managing payment of bills
Resolving billing queries within the team
Produce progress reports to partners and heads of department
Work as part of a team to ensure all compliance requirements relating to the financial conduct of the firm are met
Attend regular training sessions to ensure continuing professional development
Ensure confidentiality is respected and maintained at all times
Experience
Understanding the importance of good financial discipline in a professional services environment
Ability to use MS Excel to an advanced level
Experience of working in a professional services organisation with financial deadlines
A record of building strong relationships with colleagues at all levels
Taking ownership of processes and being accountable for work performed
Maintaining a high level of confidentiality at all times
CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
