Finance Assistant - Reed : Job Details

Are you an experienced Finance Assistant or Accounts Assistant looking to take the next step in your career? Our client, a well-established and highly respected firm, is seeking a proactive and detail-driven Finance Assistant to join their busy Accounts team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive and professional environment where your skills will directly contribute to the smooth delivery of legal services. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team, we want to hear from you!

• Supporting the Finance Operations Manager and Senior Cashier with day-to-day financial operations.
• Maintaining the firm’s purchase ledger and processing payments (cheques, BACS, CHAPS).
• Posting receipts, invoices, disbursements, and client money transfers.
• Reconciling bank accounts and performing end-of-day balance checks.
• Administering staff expense claims and petty cash records.
• Providing timely financial updates to fee earners.
• Producing ad hoc reports, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Supporting credit control and general finance admin tasks.
• Covering for team members during holidays or absences.

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts role (legal sector experience is a bonus!).
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP).
• High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• A proactive, can-do attitude with the ability to manage your own workload.

? 25 days annual leave + UK Bank Holidays�? Extra day off for your birthday�? Additional leave on Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve�? Private healthcare options via Bupa... the list goes on