Job Description

About The Barrister Group

The Barrister Group is a nationwide barristers' chambers offering tailored legal solutions for solicitors and individuals alike.

Unlike traditional chambers, we specialise in leveraging technology to deliver exceptional customer service. In doing so, we're making legal support more accessible, friendly, efficient and cost effective -- so that our customers can achieve the right legal outcome, and our barristers and mediators can focus on delivering their expertise.

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to join our finance team. The successful candidate will support financial operations, assist with bookkeeping, and ensure the accuracy of financial records. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop professional skills within a dynamic organisation committed to excellence and integrity.

What you'll be doing

Carrying out accounts receivable processes including inputting receivables invoices as required, processing refunds, resolving issues and queries and allocating payments received accurately

Carrying out accounts payable processes including inputting purchase invoices, ensuring timely approvals, resolving issues, responding to queries, drafting payment runs and sending out remittance advices

Making payments out of the bank account to barristers and transfers to other TBG accounts

Complete bank reconciliations including reconciling payments and receipts

Complete reconciliations between Xero and the sales ledger

Assisting with the month end procedure including preparation of reconciliations and cost analysis

Being a key point of contact for queries from other internal departments as well as external parties

Assisting with payroll processing and reconciliation

Maintaining accurate financial records and update accounting systems (Xero)

Ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures

Providing general administrative support to the finance team

Qualifications

(required)

AAT part or fully qualified (Level 2 minimum)

A good foundation in basic accountancy skills

Excellent attention to detail and ability to work efficiently and accurately

Able to identify errors and inconsistencies in data, and ensure that it is accurate, reliable and complete

Ability to manage own time, work effectively and efficiently, and work to deadlines

Able to establish effective working relationships with others

Competent with computer systems and applications including strong Microsoft Excel skills

Desirable

. Experience of working with Xero (accounting system)

This role is ideal for individuals eager to build their career within finance, offering valuable experience in a professional environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 27,500.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme On-site parking Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Taunton TA1 2PX