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Finance Assistant

1 month ago

Bath

The Role: We are currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join our Finance team in Bath. You will assist in financial related matters to all internal clients accurately and within daily deadlines. This is a hybrid role, working from our Bath office up to 3 days a week and the other 2 from home. The team deal with all transactional accounting for the firm and take a team approach to their responsibilities. Key Responsibilities • Monitoring the firms bank accounts for daily transactions of funds received via BACS/CHAPS, • Process BACS/CHAPS payments accurately and on time in response to payment request from internal clients, • Process cheques accurately and on time in response to payment requests from internal clients, • Process client to office transfers to clear outstanding invoices, • Process supplier invoices for payment, • Processing and checking of bills, • Daily banking of cheques & cash received, • Dealing with enquiries from internal clients, • Maintain archive files on the accounts system, • Daily bank reconciliations for client & office accounts, • Processing credit/debit card payments from clients, • Dealing with external clients financial queries, • Supporting the Transactional Manager in relation to audits, • Updating breach register for COFA, • Processing all internal expense requests forms by BACS., • Ensure all financial procedures comply with Solicitors Accounts rules, • Month end routine including month end bank reconciliations, • Monthly Reconciliation of deputyship accounts, • Any other duty as reasonably requested by the Transactional Manager and Financial Controller which will be primarily lead by project initiatives Skills, Experience, and Attributes: • A-levels or equivalent, • Experience within a similar role in a professional services environment, • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Database packages, • Ability to use internal computer systems (after training), • Analytical and methodical approach to IT problem solving, • Strong organisational skills and administrative skills, • Ability to work with tact, discretion and confidentiality with clients and third parties, • Excellent interpersonal skills and operates well within a team, • Friendly and approachable About Us: At RWK Goodman, you can enjoy a strong legal career, with exceptional client work. And you’ll be supported, every step of the way. A progressive Top 100 law firm, over 650 colleagues. 36 specialist areas. 3 legal divisions. With offices across the South West, Thames Valley and London. Committed to collaborative growth and shared success, we’re focused on delivering sustained positive change. Because we want to make a lasting difference to the world around us and achieve our vision of being the firm what clients want to work with and people want to work for. Benefits: Some benefits will differ depending on the level of role. Please reach out to the Recruitment team for further clarification. 26.5–31.5 days’ holiday per year Buying and selling holiday Healthcare cash plan / private medical insurance Life assurance Pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Discretionary profit and performance-related bonus Hybrid working Employee Assistance Programme Enhanced family leave Recruitment referral bonus Group income protection Salary reviewed regularly Career Development: We know our people are what sets us apart. That’s why we continue to nurture and develop our colleagues and attract and retain the best talent. We support colleagues with a robust programme of learning and development opportunities, underpinned by our transparent Career Development Framework (CDF), which shows exactly what you need to achieve to grow your career with us. From mentoring initiatives, through to personal development programmes and courses, we are proud to offer a suite of opportunities to drive your career and achieve your ambitions. Inclusive Employer: We’re on a mission to create a dynamic and inclusive culture. And that starts with our recruitment process. If you have a disability, whether visible or not, we want to work with you every step of the way. Because we want to give you the best chance of success when you apply

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