A well-established and highly regarded law firm is seeking a motivated Finance Assistant to join their finance team. This role would suit someone with transactional experience and who is in the earlier stages of their accounting career, particularly someone currently studying for an accounting qualification. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone who is keen to develop their experience within a professional services environment, with structured development and study support available.
Job Title: Finance Assistant

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Basingstoke
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience)

Reference no: 16020
Finance Assistant - Benefits
*25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing by 1 day per year of service) plus your birthday off
*Bonus scheme
*Study support and study leave
*4% employer pension contribution
*Enhanced company sick pay
*Enhanced adoption, maternity and paternity pay
*Employer Assistance Programme
Finance Assistant - About the role
Working closely with senior members of the finance team, you will assist with a broad range of transactional finance responsibilities, while also supporting month-end processes and maintaining strong financial controls. Key responsibilities will include:
*Processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
*Performing daily bank reconciliations and banking activities
*Processing client payments and receipts via online banking and other payment methods
*Assisting with cashflow monitoring and reporting
*Supporting month-end and year-end finance processes
*Assisting with credit control activities where required
*Supporting financial compliance within a regulated environment
*Assisting with preparation of internal financial reports
*Handling internal finance queries and supporting the wider finance team with administrative duties
The successful Finance Assistant will have:
*Experience in a finance assistant, accounts assistant, or finance administration role
*Ideally studying towards an accounting qualification
*Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
*Good organisational and time management skills
*Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
*Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
*A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and develop within a professional finance team
Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.
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