Finance Assistant / Shrewsbury / Office Based/ International Law Firm / £28,000-£34,000
Finance Assistant Benefits
* Competitive salary
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Private healthcare
* Contributory pension scheme
* Opportunity to join a growing international law firm
* Supportive and collaborative finance team
* Career development opportunities within a growing business
Finance Assistant Overview
NC Associates are working with a specialist international law firm who are looking to recruit a Finance Assistant to join their finance team based in Shrewsbury.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with at least 12 months experience within a legal finance environment who is looking to further develop their career. Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider Accounts Team, you will support the day-to-day financial operations of a growing international firm with offices in London, Milan, and Singapore.
The successful candidate will have an understanding of legal accounting procedures and Solicitors Accounts Rules, alongside strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to their work.
Finance Assistant Key Responsibilities
* Processing client and office account receipts and payments
* Supporting client-to-office and office-to-client account transfers
* Preparing supplier, employee, and other business payments
* Producing aged payable reports and reconciling supplier accounts
* Monitoring and reporting on aged work in progress (WIP) balances
* Processing petty cash transactions and reconciliations
* Supporting the wider finance team with day-to-day accounting activities
* Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with internal procedures
Finance Assistant Experience Required
* Minimum 12 months experience within a law firm or legal finance environment
* Understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules (SARs)
* Knowledge of legal accounting processes including client and office accounts
* Strong attention to detail and accurate data entry skills
* Ability to manage workload independently and prioritise tasks effectively
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Experience with accounting systems would be advantageous, particularly Xero or legal practice management software
Finance Assistant Personal Attributes
* Organised and motivated to learn
* Professional and discreet when handling sensitive information
* Personable and approachable
* Strong attention to detail
* Proactive and willing to support the wider team
* Positive attitude with a strong work ethic
If you are looking to develop your legal finance career within a highly respected and growing international law firm, this is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team with genuine long-term prospects.
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact jodie.cooper@ncassociates.co.uk
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