Finance Assistant

I'm currently recruiting for a well established Law firm in Basingstoke who is currently looking for an experienced Finance Assistant to join their friendly team, this role is fully office based.

Daily duties will include -

· Daily bank reconciliations

· Weekly cashflow and projected cashflow

· Weekly income

· Preparing financial reports (to include work in progress and billing) for senior management.

· Assisting with the month end close process

· Dealing with completions,CHAPS/BACS payments in and out and checking completion statements

· Processing payments and receipts using online banking, cheques and debit cards

· Processing invoices to our clients

· Maintenance of an effective Credit Control system in the absence of the Finance Manager

· Daily banking

· Accounts related queries on file closure

· Accounts scanning

· Accounts queries and other related matters as required

· Taking payments over the phone and in person and dealing with client finance queries

· File Opening process,check Client Risk & Assessment Forms and ID have been completed in full and carry out AML checks if required.

· File Closure process,check Account ledgers are clear and complete the finance section of the file closure form.

· To order stationery as and when required and to monitor all stationery accounts and co-ordinate payment with the Finance Manager

· Admin filing and scanning

Required Skills

o Experience of the Solicitors Accounts Rules and working within a legal account’s environment is helpful but not essential

o Previous experience working in a finance support role

o Strong organisational and time management skills

o Proactive with the ability to prioritise effectively

o High level of attention to detail/accuracy

o Strong communication skills

o Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Word, Excel and Outlook

Please apply asap,competitive salary, excellent benefits within a friendly and supportive team environment