Job Description

HK Law

is a well-established legal firm providing a professional service direct to clients from offices across Dorset and Somerset.

We are seeking an experienced and super-efficient Finance Assistant to join our Finance Department. The role will be based at our Swanage office on a full time basis.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of three year's recent accounts experience, ideally gained within a busy legal practice, although this is not essential as training can be provided. Candidates should be fully computer literate with good Excel skills and will be ILFM or AAT qualified (or similar), or working towards one of these qualifications. Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with previous experience of working to strict deadlines is essential. Suitable candidates must also be proactive with a meticulous eye for detail and be able to communicate effectively with their immediate colleagues.

Responsibilities will include:

Accessing the firm's bank accounts online, checking for new transactions and completing paperwork as required Drawing cheques and sending payments online Dealing with Overseas Currency Transactions Daily posting of all financial transactions to include bank receipts, cheques, CHAPS, faster payments, purchase ledger payments and transfers using the SOS Practice Management accounting system Checking, processing and ensuring timely payments relating to Conveyancing (Completion Statements through to payments) Checking and paying counsel fees and other experts as appropriate when bills are paid Checking authorisation, coding, and posting supplier invoices Reconciliation of monthly credit card statements Month end reconciliations and assisting the Finance Manager with month end tasks Daily bank reconciliations Accurate and timely recording of all banking and disbursement transactions Reviewing and processing of expense claims Interest calculations on client money Reconciling bank, petty cash and general ledgers

Benefits and Reward

33.5 days holiday per year (pro-rata), Health cash plan, discounted legal fees, contributory pension, training and development, flexible working opportunities, firm paid social events.

Other info:

Hours: , Monday- Friday, 9.00am-5.00pm with 1 hour break (35 hours).
Salary: 25,000 - 30,000 (DOE)

For further information

including the full job description and job specification please go to the firm's vacancies page on hklaw.uk

To apply

: please send your CV via the 'apply now' button or apply directly to recruitment@hklaw.uk

Please note that we are unable to respond to all candidates, therefore if you have not been contacted within 14 days of your application, please assume that it has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Candidates who do not meet the criteria for the role will not be contacted.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Childcare Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Enhanced maternity leave Free flu jabs Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Paid volunteer time Private medical insurance Referral programme Sabbatical Sick pay
Application question(s):

Are you qualified or working towards AAT or IFLM
Experience:

Finance: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person