Job Description

Mills & Reeve have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Finance Assistant to join the team in our Birmingham office. Please see below for more details.

The role

This is an exciting operational role to undertake general cashiering tasks and assist in the processing of client and office transactions in accordance with the Solicitors Regulations Authority Accounts Rules. The role will report into the Finance Team Leader and be part of the wider finance operations team which are based across our offices.

The person

This role requires someone who ideally has experience of working in the legal industry or professional services firm and has a financial background, with a proven track record of delivering excellent internal/external client service.



It is likely that your background and experience will include the following areas of expertise:


previous experience with legal cashiering solid educational background with at least 6 GCSEs at grade 4 and above, or equivalent hold or be working towards an accounting qualification have strong Excel and Microsoft office skills have excellent attention to detail have excellent written as well as verbal communication skills and be confident working with all levels be organised and methodical in how you approach your work be self-managed, pro-active and confident in setting and prioritising your own work agenda be a team player, comfortable working with your local team and remotely with your finance colleagues in other locations

The activities

Processing of Client and Office account transactions in line with SRA compliance and best practice Conduct inter-account transfers Assisting with Purchase Ledger invoices and payments Liaising with external clients on the firm's credit card line Assisting the team with various Month End procedures Input and maintain correct accounting data on the computing system, observing current procedures for authorisation Advise fee earners and executive assistants in correct accounting procedures, and provide assistance and information in financial areas to enable fee earners to perform their client work in a timely and accurate manner Assist in the completion of regular bank reconciliations and the posting of necessary corrections Answer queries from clients, banks and other work related institutions Supply information required by auditors and assist them in their audit where necessary Carry out any other reasonable tasks delegated by the team leaders and managers as appropriate Suggest ways in which the finance team can improve efficiency through the better use of technology or change to working practices To assist with the successful implementation of new systems and working practices on a consistent firm-wide basis Establish good working relationships with fee earners and executive assistants To work with other members of the finance team in respect of billing and credit control support for fee earning teams and generally assist in managing working capital Produce reports as required from the accounting system Ensure that fee earners and executive assistants are aware of financial best practice and how the implementation of that can benefit the firm

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The benefits

As you'd expect, we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits.

Pre employment screening

If we offer you a role, we will conduct comprehensive pre-employment screening. This screening will include, but is not limited to, a basic DBS, verification of your right to work, a three year employment history and a self-declaration to assess your character and suitability for the role. Full details of our pre-screening employment process are available upon request.

The firm

Mills & Reeve is centred on achieving more for clients, their businesses and the wider communities we serve. Our clients and their industries benefit from our knowledge and learning, and receive consistent experiences with no surprises. We tell them what they need to know when they need to know it.



We build personal relationships, with advice individually tailored to individual need. And if clients need things we don't offer, we draw on our network to give recommendations. Our 1,450 plus people and over 850 lawyers share one vision - achieving more for clients.



By joining Mills & Reeve, you'll have the chance to build your skills and experience within a firm that's not only ranked in the top 50 UK law firms, but also one that truly values their people. We're also ranked in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, and have been awarded Platinum Investors in People. Our mantra is "Achieve more. Together.", which we feel embodies our purpose and is more than just a catchphrase!



Our values are the principles that help us fulfil our purpose. Our people shaped them and live them every day.

We're ambitious

- We aim high, we embrace new ideas and we're passionate about our work

We're open

- We communicate openly and honestly to build trust, and we do what's right

We care

- We're committed to each other, our clients, our communities and the planet

We collaborate

- We're easy to work with, we offer help willingly and we get things done - together

And finally

Everyone at Mills & Reeve brings a unique perspective and ideas to the team and we do everything we can to help each person to thrive. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment, are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, and want to achieve the right balance for both our people and the firm. We encourage everyone to ask if they feel they need any workplace adjustments, and will do our best to support with these.