Finance Officer

A well-established and highly regarded law firm is seeking a motivated Finance Officer to join their finance team. This role would suit someone who is currently studying for an accounting qualification who has a transactional experience and is keen to develop their experience within a professional services environment, with a structured development plan and study support available.

Job Title: Finance Officer

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Basingstoke

Salary: £35,000 p.a

Reference no: 16020

Finance Officer  - 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 Officer  - About the role

Working closely with senior members of the finance team, you will be responsible for supporting the financial operations of the firm. The role includes, managing daily finance transactions, supporting month and year end processes, compliance with regulatory requirements and effective financial controls, as well as supporting with short- and long-term financial planning. Key responsibilities will include:

• Support the management of all accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
• Performing daily bank reconciliations and banking activities
• Processing client payments and receipts via online banking and other payment methods
• Assisting with cashflow monitoring and reporting
• Supporting month-end and year-end finance processes
• Assisting with credit control activities where required
• Supporting financial compliance within a regulated environment
• Preparing financial reports for senior management
• Support the Strategic Finance Manager with firm wide budgets and financial planning
• Handling internal finance queries and supporting the wider finance team with administrative duties

The successful Finance Officer will have:

• Experience of working in a finance role with demonstratable experience of managing daily accounting independently
• Studying towards a professional accounting qualification
• Experience of working in a regulated environment (Solicitors Accounts Rules or Legal sector) ideal
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and develop within a professional finance team

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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