Job Description

Finance Administrator
Salary: 28,000 per annum plus company benefits
Location: Basingstoke, RG21 4DZ
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Shifts: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 9.00am-5:30pm, 1 hour unpaid lunch break
Work Model: Hybrid after training
Williams Lea seeks a Finance Administrator to join our team!
Williams Lea is the leading global provider of skilled, technology-enabled, business-critical support services, with long-term trusted relationships with blue-chip clients across investment banks, law firms and professional services firms. Williams Lea employees, nearly 7000 people worldwide provide efficient business services at client sites in often complex and highly regulated environments, from centralised Williams Lea onshore facilities, and through best cost company offshore locations.
Purpose of role
The Finance Administrator will work as part of the Legal Transaction Team to provide the highest level of customer service primarily to our client's private client department but also assisting other departments within the firm when necessary. Whilst the list of tasks in this document is not exhaustive, the Finance Administrator may cover any combination of the tasks set out below and will provide excellent customer service, performing all operations requested without direct supervision.
This includes, but is not limited to, the efficient and prompt answering of queries, adhering to all Williams Lea policies and procedures, courteous interaction with clients and visitors following the Williams Lea protocols for this service, completing all work within the agreed services levels and assisting with completing general administrative duties as required.
The Finance Administrator is accountable for maintaining the established relationship between Williams Lea and our clients. You will be able to recognise and translate the client's needs and to translate these into a responsive service.
Key responsibilitiesGenerating draft bills and checking: + that bill payer information is correct
+ if amendments are needed to bill payer information, make them in the client database
+ check the time narratives for typing errors (spellcheck)
File openings File closures Electronic payments Treasury Sanctions check Land Registry Bankruptcy checks International Bankruptcy checks Verification of bank details IDs for beneficiaries Credit Control

Personal AttributesPrevious experience of Aderant/Peppermint would be preferrable Knowledge within day to day tasks i.e. raising prebills, electronic payments and verifying bank details High standard of written and verbal communication Proficient multi-tasker Competent with the Microsoft Office suite Team player Excellent interpersonal skills Solutions focused Have a high level of confidentiality and integrity Exceptional attention to detail

Rewards and Benefits:
We believe in supporting our employees in both their professional and personal lives. As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time or fixed term roles) Salary sacrifice schemes, retail vouchers - including our TechScheme which can be used on a range of gadgets such as Smart TV's, laptops and computers or household appliances. Life Assurance Private Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Health Assessments Cycle-to-work scheme Discounted gym memberships Referral Scheme

You will also have the opportunity to work for a global employer who is dedicated to offering each and every employee an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding career with future career development prospects!
Equality and Diversity
The Company values the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and will not discriminate because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (each of these being a "protected characteristic" in discrimination law). It will not discriminate because of any other irrelevant factor and will build a culture that values openness, fairness and transparency.
If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like to make a reasonable adjustment to enable you to make an interview please contact us at careersatWL@williamslea.com.
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