As an experienced Finance Assistant, you will be a key contributor to the finance operations, supporting the wider business. This is a diverse role and includes traditional legal cashiering alongside processing invoices on purchase/sales ledger and some cash collections.
THE BENEFITS:
23 days holidays plus stats
Study support
Healthcare
DIS
THE ROLE:
To work with legal teams and assist with the collection of aged debt from our clients supported by other members of the team.
To take payments from clients in the office or by phone issuing receipts as necessary.
To assist with daily bank reconciliations, investigating any discrepancies and highlighting issues as they arise.
To manage client funds in accordance with SRA Accounts Rules
To support the office and client bank accounts, processing payments, opening and closing accounts as directed. To transfer funds from client accounts to office in a timely manner.
Process bills and invoices on the system as directed ensuring accuracy and highlighting any queries as they arise.
To assist with credit card reconciliations, ensuring the appropriate paperwork is collated and discrepancies are investigated and documented.
To process electronic payments and obtain timely authorisations from Directors in accordance with requirements. To bank cheques as required.
To support the team during month end to ensure deadlines are met.
To undertake general administrative tasks including filing, printing, etc.
Deal with general questions from the wider business ensuring urgent queries are prioritised.
To undertake ad hoc work including archiving, residual balances etc.
THE CONSULTANCY:
Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Salary description
£25000.00 - £30000.00 per year