Finance Assistant in Sale - CV-Library

Slater Heelis is a leading full-service law firm with a rich history of providing exceptional legal services to clients across the UK. Based in Manchester, we are known for our client-centric approach, professional integrity, and a commitment to excellence.

We do things a bit differently at Slater Heelis. We are a law firm steeped in rich history, priding ourselves on our long-standing reputation, experience and expertise. In May 2024, Slater Heelis became part of Lawfront, which provides legal services to individuals and businesses through leading regional law firms.

Lawfront backs its regional firms to achieve their growth ambitions through investment in people, technology, cross-group collaboration and further local acquisitions, with the support of a highly experienced central team.

Our colleagues are some of the very best in the profession and we are on the search for new people as we continue to expand and grow, and we're looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our small yet high-performing Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in finance within the legal sector.

This role could be for you if:

You have previous experience in a finance role, ideally within a legal or professional services environment.
Familiarity with Practice Management Systems (e.g., Proclaim or similar systems).
Strong understanding of financial processes, including invoicing, and reconciliations.
Excellent attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel.
Qualified and member of the ILFM and is desirable but not essential.

Key areas of responsibility

Monitor Payments and Receipts: Track and monitor payments and receipts, ensuring that they are processed accurately and promptly.
Monitor Postings: Review various items generated by fee earners, ensuring they are accurate before finalising.
Perform and Maintain Control Accounts: Maintain and reconcile a number of control accounts, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies.
General Finance Support: Provide administrative and financial support assisting with queries and other ad hoc tasks across the business, offering support to staff and partners as required.
Bank Reconciliations: Reconcile bank statements and cash accounts on a regular basis to ensure financial accuracy.
Overheads and Expense Management: Review and process expense claims and maintain accurate records.
Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports.

Why join us?

In addition to getting the opportunity to work with exceptionally talented people, being a part of a fast-growing business with huge ambition across Lawfront, and being a great place to work, we have a range of benefits including -

Perks and benefits

Flexible time off - 25 days annual leave + 1 day for birthday + 8 bank holidays + additional days for your 3-, 5- & 10-year anniversary.
Career progression - we'll support your career progression by providing you with the opportunity to grow within.
Agile working
Life & Income Protection Insurance.
A wellbeing support package that includes- a 24-hour virtual fully qualified GP service, the ability to book a virtual GP appointment/ ask for a second opinion, 24-hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme, mental health support including free of charge CBT or counselling sessions. Nutritional support sessions Individual physiotherapy consultations and 1-2-1 lifestyle coaching including a 360-wellbeing assessment.
Up to 3% matched pension contributions.
A sociable community of like-minded professionals with regular on-site and off-site socials and events.
Critical illness insurance.
Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme and Tech discount scheme
Health cash plan - Giving you back the cost of routine or regular healthcare treatments such as eye care, dental treatment or physiotherapy.
1000+ Discounted gym partnerships.

If this sounds like something you'd be interested in hearing more about then please click apply and we'll be in touch