Finance Assistant

Description

Finance Assistant

9-12 Month Maternity Cover - Fixed Term Contract

Location: St Albans On-Site

Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday

Salary: GBP30,000 - GBP33,000 per annum

Legal Sector

The Opportunity

Smart10 Recruitment Group are proud to be partnering with a well-established and highly regarded legal firm in St Albans to recruit a Finance Assistant on a 9-12-month maternity cover contract.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and professional finance team, providing key financial and administrative support to legal teams and senior stakeholders across the firm.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will support the day-to-day financial operations of the firm and assist with a broad range of accounting and administrative responsibilities.

Key duties will include:

Updating financial spreadsheets with monthly transactions

Preparing profit and loss schedules

Reconciling bank statements

Providing updates on fees delivered against targets

Processing tax payments (under instruction)

Recording monthly payroll entries and journals

Processing and recording monthly pension payments

Managing supplier invoices and liaising with suppliers and managers

Supporting budget preparation processes

Participating in annual audits

Assisting with VAT return preparation

Processing and authorising bank transfers via Bankline

Supporting Partners and senior staff with financial queries

Assisting in the development and maintenance of finance policies

About You

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised finance professional who thrives in a structured, professional environment.

Essential:

Minimum 2 years' experience as a Finance Assistant or similar

Strong knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures

Experience with month-end journals and management reporting

Advanced MS Excel skills, including financial functions

Excellent organisational and time management skills

High attention to detail with strong numerical accuracy

Confident written and verbal communication skills

Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure

Desirable:

Level 2 AAT (or equivalent finance/bookkeeping qualification)

Previous experience within a law firm

Knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, advertised by SMT Recruitment (Smart10 Ltd), acting as an employment agency/business. Your application will be considered alongside others, and we will contact you within three working days if you are shortlisted.

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