I’m currently recruiting for a well established Law firm in Basingstoke who is currently looking for an experienced Finance Assistant to join their friendly team, this role is fully office based.


Daily duties will include -
· Daily bank reconciliations
· Weekly cashflow and projected cashflow
· Weekly income
· Preparing financial reports (to include work in progress and billing) for senior management
· Assisting with the month end close process
· Dealing with completions – CHAPS/BACS payments in and out and checking completion statements
· Processing payments and receipts using online banking, cheques and debit cards
· Processing invoices to our clients
· Maintenance of an effective Credit Control system in the absence of the Finance Manager
· Daily banking
· Accounts related queries on file closure
· Accounts scanning
· Accounts queries and other related matters as required
· Taking payments over the phone and in person and dealing with client finance queries
· File Opening process – check Client Risk & Assessment Forms and ID have been completed in full and carry out AML checks if required.
· File Closure process – check Account ledgers are clear and complete the finance section of the file closure form.
· To order stationery as and when required and to monitor all stationery accounts and co-ordinate payment with the Finance Manager
· Admin filing and scanning


Required Skills
o Experience of the Solicitors Accounts Rules and working within a legal account’s environment is helpful but not essential
o Previous experience working in a finance support role
o Strong organisational and time management skills
o Proactive with the ability to prioritise effectively
o High level of attention to detail/accuracy
o Strong communication skills
o Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Word, Excel and Outlook


Please apply asap - competitive salary, excellent benefits within a friendly and supportive environment.