Finance Assistant - Matter Ledger

Job Description

Finance Assistant - Matter LedgerSalary: £20,277 + benefitsContract: 12-month FTCwith the possibility of becoming permanentHours: 37.5 hoursLocation: Cardiff / hybridDue to internal promotions, we have a fantastic opportunity to join a busy, highly valued team in Cardiff on a 12-month fixed term contract, as a Finance Assistant. As an important part of the team, you will support the business in the smooth running ofthe Legal Cashiering department, helping to ensure compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules and other legislative standards.You will work closely with colleagues in our specialist legal teams, helping to ensure that NewLaw delivers on our promise to every client of an excellent standard of client care.You will be responsible for processing financial transactions relating to client files in an accurate and timely manner, while at the same time maintaining compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules.This is an excellent opportunity for someone whos looking for their first step into finance with opportunities to progress over time within a fast paced, evolving Finance team. Here at NewLaw, we take pride in our culture of encouragement and rewardingprofessional development - as your knowledge and skills develop, there are numerous opportunities and career pathways open for you.What does a day in the life of a Finance Assistant look like

• You will be working across multiple companies and case types within agreed SLAs.
• Logging cheques received into the company including sending out any addressed to a third party.
• Liaising with the case handlers to resolve any unactioned cheques.
• Processing disbursements - manually and via csv uploads
• Posting expenses to the client ledgers.
• Processing supplier payments
• Processing write-offs
• Processing bills raised by case handlers.
• Taking cheques to the bank.
• Other ad-hoc accounting tasks.

About you

• Able to perform role to a high standard of accuracy, demonstrating good attention to detail.
• Strong team player
• Good time management and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrates a pro-active attitude.
• Understands the need for client confidentiality.
• Confident communicator both in person and in writing
• Good IT skills, specifically Excel
• Experience within a law firm or similar environment is desirable but not essential.

In return we offer:

• Salary - £20,277
• Annual Leave- 23 days annual leave & plus bank holidays (increasing annually to 27 days leave)
• Pension- Contributory pension scheme
• Financial Benefits- save-as-you-earn scheme, free life assurance and a range of national and local retailer discounts.
• Lifestyle & Wellbeing Benefits- discounted gym membership, eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with an NHS Approved mental well-being mobile app.
• Motoring Benefits- free motor accident assistance, discounted vehicle repairs, discounts on weekend vehicle hire and van hire and access to an employee vehicle-leasing scheme.
• Community- Great working environment in our City Centre office as this is an office-based role with an opportunity for some working from home.
• Professional development and training via our in-house Learning & Development Team

Why would you want to work with NewLawNewLaw is a leading specialist law firm and part of ReddeNorthgate plc. NewLaw is ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for three areas: Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence and Private Client services. Established in 2004, our fresh approachto managing personal injury claims has made us a major force in the sector. Our teams of specialists provide a service that 95% of our clients would recommend.Be part of our futureIf you would like to take your first step into finance and build your career with us, we encourage you to find out more. Apply today!