Your new company

Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering with a rapidly growing & successful Legal group to recruit a dynamic & hands-on Finance Assistant for their busy finance team in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. This is a permanent growth role that reports directly to the Accounts Manager, working within a team environment. This is a great opportunity offering future progression opportunities, within an organisation that is dedicated to creating a positive working culture for their staff. Key duties will involve processing the firm’s transactions within the finance system, along with additional finance duties to support further growth. The position is open to professionals who have experience with Financial Administration or in similar roles. Candidates from all business sectors will be considered.

Your new role

Your key duties will involve processing of payments, processing receipts out of the client accounts, using the firm’s internet banking system, along with bank account reconciliations. You will assist internal teams in resolving accounting queries, adhere to solicitor’s accounts rules, along with liaising with the bank regarding general queries. You will liaise with suppliers when needed to resolve payment issues, along with assisting the accounts manager and wider team with ad-hoc duties and financial administration.

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered for this hands-on Finance Executive role, you will have experience working within an office environment with a desire to transfer into a finance role or be an experienced accounting professional looking to add value. You will possess’ strong attention to detail, used to managing workloads to meet deadlines, key numerical ability, with strong problem-solving skills. You will have key communication skills to build both internal/external relationships, along with being adaptable to business needs. You will be a quick learner, comfortable working within a team environment, but also using your own initiative. Experience in a legal finance role or a professional services business would be advantageous but not essential.

What you'll get in return

This permanent account’s executive role offers a starting salary of £26,000 – £28,000 per annum, dependable on experience based in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire with free parking on-site. Benefits include a company pension scheme, company social events, a quarterly bonus, a cycle to work scheme, additional time off to celebrate your birthday, progression/development opportunities & more. This is a great opportunity to join the world of legal finance where you can really add value.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.