Working Hours: 35 hours, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
Are you someone who thrives in a busy finance environment? Are you looking for a new challenge within a dynamic and progressive law firm?
We are seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join our Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to develop their existing skills as a Junior Accountant and be a key part of an evolving team.
At Jones Whyte we engage with our people to continually improve our processes, technology and practices to ensure our colleagues are supported and clients receive the best service. Hybrid working is part of the Jones Whyte culture and our refurbished Glasgow offices offer a modern working environment with generous staff perks.
The Role
As a Legal Cashier at Jones Whyte, you will be responsible for preparing accurate financial reports, conducting thorough financial analysis, and assisting with forecasting models to assist with our strategic planning. You will be involved in assisting with managing cash flow, tracking budgets and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. You will support the Accountant, Director of Finance and Head of Cashroom across all aspects of financial information including monthly reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting and ad hoc requests. This role demands strong analytical, communication and organisational skills and is ideal for a candidate who is eager to expand and advance their knowledge, with opportunities for growth and development.
Reporting to Head of Cashroom you will work alongside Senior Legal Cashiers, Legal Cashiers and Credit Controllers. The department is supported by our Legal Support team who processes the mail and any cheques which come in to the firm.
Key Responsibilities
* Accurate daily input of financial transactions into the accounts system
* Processing daily banking transactions and electronic bank payments
* Preparing and reviewing daily bank reconciliations
* Completing inter-account transfers
* Handling internal and external enquiries regarding financial transactions
* Reconciling Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) and private fee payments
* Processing supplier invoices and handling payment processing
* Assisting with financial reporting and month-end procedures
Key Attributes
* 3 years + experience of working in a finance role
* 3+ years in a cashroom and/or finance role
* Ability to work independently and take initiative
* High level of accuracy in financial reporting and analysis
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
* Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Good IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel
Desirable but not essential
* SOLAS Qualification
* Knowledge of the Law Society of Scotland Account Rules
* Previous experience working in a legal firm
Company Benefits & Perks
* Holiday Loyalty Scheme: Earn an additional 5 days holiday
* Buy and Sell holidays
* Company Pension Scheme
* Company Bonus Scheme
* Industry leading Company Maternity and Paternity Benefits
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