Full job descriptionWe are pleased to be supporting a highly regarded law firm with the appointment of a Finance Assistant to join its collaborative finance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with previous legal finance or billing experience to join a professional and supportive environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance operations of the firm, with a particular focus on billing, payments, and finance administration.
The role would suit someone with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and prior exposure to legal finance processes. Experience of e-billing and knowledge of the SRA Accounts Rules would be advantageous, but are not essential.
Key Responsibilities
*Preparing and distributing billing guides for fee earners and Partners
*Amending and transferring time entries where required
*Producing draft invoices and supporting the monthly billing process
*Finalising and submitting invoices via email and e-billing platforms
*Liaising with stakeholders regarding billing queries and outstanding draft bills
*Supporting with ad-hoc billing and finance administration tasks
*Processing supplier invoices, disbursements and Counsel fees
*Managing incoming and outgoing payments across office and client accounts
*Processing staff expenses and corporate card transactions
*Assisting with petty cash and foreign currency reconciliations
*Supporting conflict checks and new client/matter opening procedures
*Responding to internal and external finance queries
*Providing general support to the wider finance function as required
Candidate Profile
*Previous finance, billing or legal cashiering experience within a law firm environment
*Exposure to e-billing platforms would be beneficial
*Understanding of SRA Accounts Rules desirable
*Strong attention to detail and accuracy
*Excellent organisational and time management skills
*Ability to prioritise workloads effectively in a busy environment
*Professional and collaborative approach
*Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and respected legal practice offering a supportive team environment, varied workload, and long-term career prospects.
Competitive salary and benefits package available