Finance Assistant : Accounts
Kingsbridge
Monday:Friday
Hawk3 Talent Solutions are delighted to be supporting our client, a respected and longAEUR'established multiAEUR'discipline law firm, in their search for an experienced Finance Assistant to join their Accounts team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a busy, supportive department within a firm that genuinely invests in its people.
The Opportunity
Due to continued growth, the firm is seeking a Finance Assistant with at least six months experience in a similar role. Reporting to the Financial Officer, you will support the dayAEUR'toAEUR'day running of either the client account or office account, ensuring full compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
This role offers variety, responsibility and the chance to develop your skills within a modern, forwardAEUR'thinking finance function.
Key Responsibilities
Client Account
* Carry out daily banking functions, including reconciliations
* Prepare cheques and process bills
* Support internal teams with ledger queries
* Assist with the annual Solicitors Accounts Rules audit
Office Account
* Complete daily banking and reconciliation tasks
* Assist with preparation of the monthly accounts pack
* Support the annual audit process
* Manage petty cash and credit card transactions
* Maintain the creditors ledger
* Produce ad hoc financial reports as required
Who Were Looking For
Youll be a proactive team player with strong communication skills and the ability to work accurately in a fastAEUR'paced environment. The ideal candidate will bring:
* AAT Level 3 or 4, or partAEUR'qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA (or equivalent experience)
* Experience working within a busy accounts team
* Strong working knowledge of Xero
* Good Excel skills
* Experience using LEAP (preferred but not essential)
* At least six months experience as a Finance Assistant
What Our Client Offers
Career and Professional Development
* Genuine opportunities for progression
* Full support for CPD, training courses and qualifications
* Opportunities to contribute to business development and firmAEUR'wide initiatives
Health, Wellbeing and Lifestyle
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + discretionary Christmas closure
* Additional holiday for long service
* Company pension
* Free annual flu jabs
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Mental health support
* Free parking
* Coaching and mentoring
Culture and Extras
* Supportive, friendly and inclusive working environment
* Regular social events and team activities
* Staff discounts on legal services
* Office perks including great coffee, snacks and seasonal celebrations
Closing date is 5th March 2026
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client.
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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future
If this role is permanent, Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is operating as the employment agency. If this job is a temporary role, Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is operating as the employment business. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job
Whilst we endeavor to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for