Career Legal
Finance Assistant
Finance Assistant at Career Legal, based in London, South East England. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- London, South East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Credit Control
Reference 57493955
About the role
Our client was first set up at the very end of 2016 with an initial team of 8 fee earners and support staff. Today they are the leading boutique planning law firm. Based in London but working across the rest of England and Wales, providing unparalleled planning law advice in relation to large complex developments, compulsory purchase, and rating matters.
They are now looking to hire a Finance Assistant
Responsibilities
- Processing daily account transactions and managing the client and office account
- Performing bank reconciliations
- Setting up of payments
- Posting journals
- Providing credit control support and interfacing with clients in a professional manner
- Support fee earners and answer queries in an efficient and timely manner
- Processing purchase invoices
- Liaising with third party suppliers
- Processing staff expenses and credit card payments
- Dealing with cheques and ad hoc banking queries
- Providing general finance admin support and assisting with the management of the Accounts inbox
Candidate Profile
- Minimum 12mths accounting experience (preferably in a law firm/professional service environment)
- Professional qualification/part qualification/QBE
- Knowledge of SAR’s
- Proficiency in Excel skills
- Aderant system experience preferable
- A can-do attitude, be trustworthy and discreet
Important Notice
It is Career Legal’s policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you.
Career Legal is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this permanent vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients.
Reference: 57493955 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 7 Dec 2026 · Listed via Career Legal
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