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An excellent opportunity to progress your career in finance administration within a professional services environment.
The role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role supports the Management Accountant and is primarily responsible for partner-related work, as well as providing advice and support in dealing with finance-related queries and processing financial transactions in accordance with SRA Accounts rules and best practice.
The person
The ideal candidate will bring solid accounts and billing experience, preferably within a professional services environment. They should be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, and have hands-on experience with online banking systems in a business context. A working knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules, UK GAAP standards, and familiarity with Practice Management Systems is essential.
You will manage your workload confidently, communicate clearly, build strong relationships, and maintain a detail-focused, organised approach. You'll be a proactive team player, ready to adapt during busy periods.
The activities
* Partner Matters
o Provide financial information to partners and the Senior Partner.
o Manage profit distributions, drawings, loans, and investments.
o Calculate payments under individual partner arrangements and for ex-partners.
* Compliance
o Prepare SRA applications for dormant balances to charity.
o Support compliance tasks with the Finance Manager and Compliance Assistant.
* Charitable Trust
o Maintain records and assist with year-end accounts for the Mills & Reeve Charitable Trust.
* Advice & Query Management
o Advise fee earners and secretaries on accounting procedures.
o Respond to queries from clients, banks, and auditors.
o Act as the team expert on SRA Accounts Rules and legal accounting issues.
* Systems Administration
o Perform bank reconciliations and corrections.
o Administer matrimonial loan facilities and maintain accurate records.
o Input and maintain accounting data and time recorder records in PMS.
* Efficiency & Projects
o Suggest improvements to finance processes and technology use.
o Support implementation of new systems and firm-wide practices.
* General Duties
o Assist with finance operations during busy periods (e.g. month-end).
o Manage safe storage of accounting records.
o Carry out delegated tasks and attend meetings/training as required.
Please ensure you read the job description below for full details about this position.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The Benefits
As you'd expect, we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits. Click here to find out more about our core benefit offering.
Pre-employment screening
If we offer you a role, we will conduct comprehensive pre-employment screening. This screening will include, but is not limited to, a basic DBS, verification of your right to work, a three year employment history and a self-declaration to assess your character and suitability for the role. Full details of our pre-screening employment process are available upon request.
The firm
Mills & Reeve is centred on achieving more for clients, their businesses and the wider communities we serve. We build personal relationships, with advice individually tailored to individual need. Our 1,450 plus people and over 850 lawyers share one vision – achieving more for clients. We value our people, and we are proud of our inclusivity and flexible working options. Our mantra is “Achieve more. Together.”
Our values are the principles that help us fulfil our purpose. Our people shaped them and live them every day.
* We're ambitious - We aim high, we embrace new ideas and we're passionate about our work
* We're open - We communicate openly and honestly to build trust, and we do what's right
* We care - We're committed to each other, our clients, our communities and the planet
* We collaborate - We're easy to work with, we offer help willingly and we get things done – together
Everyone at Mills & Reeve brings a unique perspective and ideas to the team and we do everything we can to help each person thrive. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment, and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We encourage everyone to ask if they need workplace adjustments, and we will support with these. For more about our diversity and inclusion work, visit our website.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Administrative
* Industries: Law Practice
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