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Location

Guildford, Surrey | United Kingdom

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Job description

Finance Assistant
Location: Guildford
Salary: £25,000 to £28,000 per annum, depending on experience

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent, Office based

Reporting to: Finance Manager

Lovetts Solicitors is an innovative, market-leading law firm who specialise in commercial debt recovery and litigation. Based in modern offices on the outskirts of Guildford with ample parking, we are looking for a Finance Assistant to join our team.

Finance Assistant - Purpose of the Role:

The Finance Assistant will maintain the client multi-currency bank accounts ensuring all are kept up to date.

They will comply with the Solicitors Accounts Rules at all times by ensuring the high volume of payments received are handled correctly and remitted to clients promptly.

Finance Assistant - Responsibilities will include:

Processing all bank receipts and payments daily
Checking on a daily basis that all bank transactions have been identified, confirmed and posted to both the accounts system and Lovetts internal system
Complete daily Bank Reconciliations
Maintain the client ledger ensuring Solicitors Accounts Rules compliance
Respond to client queries promptly via email or telephone
Maintain accurate client information on accounts system
Liaising with other departments to resolve queries
Assist with Inbox management
Assisting Finance Manager with any ad hoc tasks

Finance Assistant - Experience and Skill Requirements:

Ideally prior experience in a similar role with an understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles
Competent at using Microsoft Excel in order to manage and organise data
Must be comfortable with learning new systems including computer processes and integrations across various systems
A methodical and thorough approach to work is necessary with good attention to detail
Experience with Sage 200 would be advantageous but training will be provided
Be able to prioritise work and adhere to deadlines
Excellent written communication skills

Finance Assistant - Company Benefits:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

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Salary

£25k - £28k per annum