Finance Assistant Role
Employer Location Berkshire, England, Newbury Salary - per annum + 34000 Closing date 6 Feb 2026 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
Job Details
Finance Assistant Salary: £30,000 - £34,000
Location: Reading (Office-based for first 3 months, then 1 day WFH per week)
About the Role: We are seeking a Finance Assistant to join a leading law firm. While legal cashier experience is not essential, prior experience as a Finance Assistant within a law firm is highly desirable.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and develop your finance skills within the legal sector.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Assist with day-to-day finance operations, including accounts payable and receivable.
2. Process invoices, payments, and bank reconciliations accurately and on time.
3. Support month-end and year-end financial reporting.
4. Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with internal policies.
5. Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve finance queries.
6. Assist with client account management in line with SRA regulations.
Requirements:
7. Previous experience as a Finance Assistant, ideally within a law firm.
8. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial processing.
9. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
10. Excellent communication and organisational skills.
11. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Benefits:
12. Competitive salary (£30k-£34k).
13. Hybrid working after 3 months (1 day WFH per week).
14. Opportunity to develop within a reputable law firm.
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Company
At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.
So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:
15. Corporate Governance
16. Credit Control
17. Part-Qualified Accountant
18. Payroll
19. Public Practice Accounting
20. Public Services Accounting
21. Senior Finance – Qualified
22. Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
23. Tax & Treasury
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