Finance Assistant at Law Firm - Lancaster, United Kingdom - LLS Recruitment

LLS Recruitment

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Lancaster, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

A well-established Law firm based in Lancaster are recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join their team. With offices across the area you would be working for a firm that are dedicated to client care and have built a positive reputation throughout the local area for a number of years.

Full Time

Monday - Friday

09:00am - 17:00pm

Main responsibilities of the role:

Liaising with departments and clients regarding accounting transactions and dealing with any queries that may arise; timely response to fee earners' queries
Assisting with the processing of client and office account transactions
Assisting with daily bank reconciliations and incoming BACS allocation
Sales, purchase and control account reconciliation
Distribution of client matter reports and liaison with fee earners to action client balances
Processing expenses payments
Raising and posting payments to and from the accounts each day.
A selfmotivator who is trustworthy and reliable;
Be ambitious and driven;
Be organised, confident, and have the ability to prioritise;
Analytical thinker and problem solver with a 'cando' attitude;
Competent IT skills, particularly proficient with spreadsheet software;
Administrative tasks

Essential skills

Software skills
Experience in working as an Accounts Assistant or Legal Cashier within a solicitors firm is welcomed but not required.
Previous accounts background
Have the confidence and ability to communicate to liaise with all parties both internal and external.
Strong sense of responsibility
Have a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
A willing and able attitude
Strong Microsoft Office skills particularly Excel
Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
Selfmotivated and able to complete routine tasks without direction