Finance Officer

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join a well-established legal firm. This is a varied role supporting the Finance Manager and wider business with day-to-day financial operations and would suit someone early in their finance career who is looking to build on existing experience within a supportive and professional environment. It’s an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to gain exposure to a broad range of accounting duties, develop their skillset, and progress within a well-established organisation.

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Basingstoke

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 p.a

Reference no: 16020

Finance Assistant  - Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing by 1 day per year of service) plus your birthday off
• Bonus scheme
• Study support and study leave

• 4% employer pension contribution
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Enhanced adoption, maternity and paternity pay
• Employer Assistance Programme

Finance Assistant  - About the role

This is a varied role supporting the Finance Manager and wider business with day-to-day financial operations. Key responsibilities include:

• Daily bank reconciliations and banking
• Managing weekly cashflow and income reporting
• Assisting with month-end and year-end processes
• Processing invoices, payments, and receipts (CHAPS/BACS)
• Supporting credit control activities when required
• Handling client payments and finance queries
• Assisting with file opening and closure processes, including compliance checks
• Preparing financial reports for senior management
• General accounts administration, including scanning and query resolution

The successful Finance Assistant will have:

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts support role
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication skills
• Proactive approach with the ability to prioritise workload
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience within a legal accounts environment or knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules (desirable, not essential)

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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