Finance Assistant
- Recruiter
- Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Limited
- Location
- England, London, City of London
- Salary
- £25000 - £28000 per annum + Good Package
- Posted
- 12 Nov 2018
- Closes
- 22 Nov 2018
- Ref
- J49555
- Contact
- Matthew Dewsnap
- Job Title
- Administration
- Practice Area
- Public Sector / Local Authority
- PQE Level
- NQ
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Senior Finance Assistant, London, Up to £28,000 + benefits
A well-respected firm is expanding on a national level and is working with Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment exclusively. This growing law firm based in Central London require a Finance Assistant to join their Finance team. Reporting into the Financial Controller you will be responsible invoicing, payroll, reconciliations and supporting the Financial Controller where necessary.
The role involves:
- Invoicing - posting cross-group recharges, and ensuring funds are collected
- Purchase invoices/Payment runs - ensuring that purchase invoices are entered onto the financial systems, correctly processed and payments are within agreed time scales with suppliers. For matters relating to the law firm, to ensure FAS & Invoices relating to the FAS are uploaded to the relevant matter
- Monthly posting and allocation between profit centres
- Overseeing the payroll process for the companies
- Bank Reconciliations - both office and client account, plus assist the FC with reconciliations for legacy accounts
- Support in preparing management accounts, KPI's and other statistical information for the group
- Journal preparation and entry
- Staff expense processing billing to the list
- Assisting with month and year end process specially with the nominal reconciliation process
Experience Required
- Knowledge and understanding of Solicitor's Accounting Rules (SAR)
- Legal Aid experience is highly desirable
- Understanding VAT and disbursement rule both from SAR and HMRC's point of view
- Experience creating journals from scratch is an advantage
This is a very friendly, supportive and professional team. Fantastic position for those with Finance experience looking to progress within a growing firm. If you are keen to find out more about this role or are open to having a confidential conversation regarding new opportunities, please call Matthew Dewsnap on 0161 233 6360 or email, or apply!
Please contact Matthew Dewsnap, National Account Manager, to discuss the role in more detail or apply through the vacancy for immediate consideration.
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