Job Description

We are a full-service law firm based in the heart of Newcastle city centre and we are currently recruiting for our Accounts Team.

Hay & Kilner provides a comprehensive service across an extensive range of practice areas, which covers all of our client's legal requirements.

We are recruiting for an accounts assistant to work at our state of the art Newcastle city centre office. This is a full time permanent role as an integral part of our existing Accounts and Finance team and will support our Management Accountant and Finance Manager.

Prior experience of working within a professional services firm would be advantageous.

Tasks will include but are not limited to:

Debt Recovery & Credit Control Issue credit control letters to clients and follow up on outstanding payments as well as sending payment links and 'Letters Before Action' where appropriate. Confidently liaising with all fee earners to ensure results. Maintain accurate records of communications and outcomes. Deliver accurate and succinct reporting to the finance director. Transaction Reconciliation Reconcile credit card transactions using our case management system. Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner. Supplier Invoices & Payments Process incoming supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and appropriate approvals. Schedule and process payments to suppliers, ensuring adherence to due dates. Internal Financial Queries Respond to finance-related queries from clients of the firm and colleagues across the firm and also suppliers. Provide guidance on payments, transactions, and internal financial processes. Other ad hoc finance tasks to support the existing team
Successful applicants will:

Have a positive and proactive attitude Have excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Be a team player but also be able to work independently. Be able to provide first class client care Have a high level of IT skills and knowledge
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,000.00-28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Referral programme Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Newcastle upon Tyne NE4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person