Finance Assistant

Description

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join our client on a 9-12-month Maternity Cover Fixed Term Contract based in St Albans.

Reporting to the Assistant Head of Finance you will be part of a busy finance team with support and assistant the company.

Your duties will include

Update financial spreadsheets with monthly transactions

Prepare profit and loss schedules

Reconcile bank statements

Provide regular updates on fees delivered against target

Process tax payment on Finance Managers instructions

Record monthly payroll entries and journals thereof

Process monthly pension payments and recording thereof

Process supplier invoices and follow up where required

Provide administrative support during budget preparation

Participate in annual audits

Preparation of the firm's VAT return

Process and authorise transfers

Assist in the development and maintenance of finance policies?

Skills and Attributes:

A minimum of 2 years work experience as a Finance Assistant or similar role

Level 2 AAT or equivalent finance/book-keeping qualification would be ideal

Finance experience within a law firm setting and knowledge of Solicitor Accounts rules would be desirable

Good knowledge of accounting and book-keeping procedures?such as month end journals and management reporting

Advanced MS Excel skills (creating spreadsheets and using financial functions)

Use of accounting software within a Practice Management system would be preferred

Good time management with organisation skills including the ability to prioritise work

High attention to detail, with an ability to spot numerical errors? xjnqpsq

Ability to cope with pressure and maintain a calm manner at all times

Confident communicator with good written and verbal communication skills

Team player

Positive "can do" and flexible attitude In return the company offer a salary of up to £32000. This is maternity cover contract and is envisaged to be for 9 to 12 months.

If you are looking for a contract role and have worked within a legal setting then please apply now

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