Finance Assistant
Middlesbrough, Teesside, United Kingdom
Full Time
Closes December 14, 2025
Watson Woodhouse & Macks Solicitors are national lawfirms, with Head Quarters based in Middlesbrough, serving clients throughoutthe UK and further afield in an array of legal areas. With a history stretchingback over 30 years, we have developed an outstanding reputation which has beenrecognised for our high-quality advice and first-class personal service.
We are a business that is passionate about empoweringunrivalled industry talent and enabling them to pursue their ambitions. As afirm, we endeavour to develop our people whilst encouraging them to teach andcoach one another. As we continue to grow and become the law firm of choice inour regions, we believe it is crucial to retain our family culture driving ourfirms forward together.
Due to business expansion, we have implemented a Talent Teamthat is purely dedicated to our employees; it is their duty to source, retainand invest in our inhouse talent.
If this sounds like a vision you would like to be a part ofand you meet the requirements of the role described, we’d be delighted to hearfrom you.
We are seeking a highly organised and detail orientedFinance Assistant to join our busy finance team. This role is an excellentopportunity for someone looking to build or further develop their career in a legalsetting, supporting the day to day running of our client and office accounts ina fast paced professional environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Processing financial transactions in line with regulatory requirements, including both client and office accounts
* Carrying out daily bank reconciliations and monitoring account balances
* Managing incoming and outgoing payments including CHAPS, BACS, and cheques
* Monitoring and maintaining client ledgers to ensure accuracy and compliance
* Ensuring full compliance, internal financial controls, and industry regulations
* Assisting with purchase ledger and sales ledger processing
* Supporting month end and year end financial reporting activities
* Handling petty cash and expense claims efficiently
* Liaising with fee earners, external stakeholders, and suppliers to resolve financial queries
* Assisting with the organisation and retrieval of archived files
* Ensuring compliance with data protection and confidentiality policies
* Supporting general office administration including filing, scanning, and document management
* Maintaining accurate records and ensuring proper archiving of financial and legal documents
Qualifications and Experience
* Previous experience in a finance or accounts role (experience in a law firm is desirable but not essential)
* Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and finance software
* A proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
* Excellent communication skills and a professional manner
* Commitment to always maintaining confidentiality and compliance
Benefits
* Company pension scheme
* 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
* Birthday leave
* Additional holidays for long service
* Health Care Cash Plan
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