Finance Assistant

A global law firm with an international reputation are seeking a Finance Assistant. The role will be a 12 month fixed term contract with a chance of being extended or made permanent dependant on performance and growth within the company

We are looking for a Financial Operations Assistant to join their team on a twelve month fixed-term contract. The Financial Operations Assistant will work closely with the Financial Coordinator and the Legal Cashier to ensure office receipts and transactions are posted correctly and in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:

• Posting London accounts payable invoices on to the system in a timely manner, ensuring that they are coded and authorised correctly.
• Preparing BACS supplier payment runs and priority payments as required.
• Assisting with the daily monitoring of London bank account balances to ensure funds are available when needed and corresponding directly with the bank about general queries.
• Processing invoices on a regular basis to help with the upkeep of departmental budgets.
• Assisting with the set-up, maintenance and archiving of filed records of invoices and VAT receipts, ensuring copies can be retrieved easily.
• Assisting with bank account reconciliations for EMEA, liaising with office managers and finance colleagues across EMEA to resolve queries.
• Posting credit and vendor payments to the system, managing payment runs and scanning backup documentation for EMEA offices.

Skills:

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to prioritise and coordinate work.
• Able to manage multiple projects effectively and demonstrate a methodical and thorough working style with a strong focus on detail and the completion of tasks.
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with people at different levels across the organisation.
• The ability to work productively and cooperatively with other employees in London and across EMEA.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook is essential.
• Knowledge of Elite, Word and PowerPoint is desirable.

If interested in the above role please send through an application ASAP.