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Senior Finance Assistant

Reed
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Norwich, Norfolk NR8 6PW, England

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The Senior Finance Assistant position is based in Norwich and is a full-time role with a negotiable salary depending on experience.
  • The successful candidate will join a national law firm's finance operations team and engage in various financial tasks to ensure compliance and efficiency.
  • Candidates should have experience in the legal industry or a professional services firm, with a preference for those with prior legal cashiering experience.
  • A minimum of 6 GCSEs at grade 4 and above, or equivalent, is required, along with strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
  • The role also demands excellent attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with finance colleagues.
Senior Finance Assistant
  • Location: Norwich
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable depending on experience.

Reed Norwich Accountancy is working with an esteemed national law firm to resource a Senior Finance Assistant to join our dynamic finance operations team. This role offers the opportunity to engage in comprehensive financial tasks and contribute to the firm's success by ensuring compliance and efficiency in financial operations.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Undertake general cashiering tasks and assist in processing client and office transactions in accordance with the Solicitors Regulations Authority Accounts Rules.
  • Process Client and Office account transactions, ensuring adherence to compliance and best practices.
  • Conduct inter-account transfers and assist with Purchase Ledger invoices and payments.
  • Liaise on the firm's credit card line and assist the team with various Month End procedures.
  • Maintain accurate accounting data on the computing system, ensuring current procedures for authorisation are observed.
  • Advise and assist fee earners and executive assistants in correct accounting procedures to enable timely and accurate client work.
  • Complete regular bank reconciliations and post necessary corrections.
  • Address queries from clients, banks, and other related institutions.
  • Assist auditors by providing required information and support during audits.
  • Suggest and implement ways to improve efficiency in the finance team through better use of technology or changes in working practices.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fee earners and executive assistants.
  • Assist with the implementation of new systems and working practices across the firm.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Experience in the legal industry or a professional services firm with a financial background.
  • Proven track record of delivering excellent internal/external client service.
  • Previous experience with legal cashiering is preferred.
  • Solid educational background with at least 6 GCSEs at grade 4 and above, or equivalent.
  • Hold or be working towards an accounting qualification.
  • Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and communication skills, confident in interacting with all levels.
  • Organised, methodical, and proactive in managing work.
  • Team player, comfortable working both locally and remotely with finance colleagues.

Please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position. For any further information please contact Allie or Lucy @ Reed Norwich

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.