Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join their law firm in Emsworth, Hampshire.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role will focus on accurate financial processing, maintaining compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules, and supporting the smooth running of client and office accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately record and process client and office transactions, ensuring correct allocation of payments and receipts
• Process payments including cheques, bank transfers, and card transactions
• Allocate receipts against client invoices and monitor outstanding balances
• Assist with processing payments to suppliers and other third parties
• Maintain accurate financial records in line with Solicitors Regulation Authority Accounts Rules
• Support VAT record keeping and regulatory filings as required
• Ensure client funds are handled in accordance with regulatory obligations
• Assist with audits and internal financial checks to ensure compliance
• Perform daily banking duties including handling client funds and deposits
• Conduct regular bank reconciliations and ensure accounts are up to date
• Transfer client monies to and from deposit accounts as required
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial records promptly
• Liaise with banks and financial institutions to resolve account-related queries
• Support the Finance Manager with general finance administration and reporting tasks

Requirements / Skills / Experience:

Essential:

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts role
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Good understanding of financial processes and reconciliations
• Strong organisational and time management skills

Desirable:

• Experience working within a law firm or legal finance environment
• Knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules
• Experience with legal accounting or finance systems

Package / Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to develop within a legal finance environment
• Supportive team structure and training opportunities

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful