Finance Administrator - #2126675

Adele Carr Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for a Financial Administrator on behalf of a growing and highly regarded legal services organisation.

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone looking to develop a career within legal finance, with full training and support provided. Working closely with the Head of Finance, you will gain valuable hands-on experience across legal cashiering, client and office accounts, reconciliations and general finance administration within a regulated environment.

The role would suit someone with a genuine interest in finance who is keen to learn, develop their skills and build a long-term career within legal finance.

• Post client account receipts and payments accurately and promptly, ensuring transactions comply with relevant SRA Accounts Rules.
• Process outgoing client account payments, including BACS, CHAPS and telegraphic transfers, in line with the firm's authorisation procedures.
• Assist with client-to-office transfers, ensuring the appropriate authorisation is obtained before processing.
• Monitor client account balances and highlight residual balances or unallocated funds to the Head of Finance.
• Assist with regular bank reconciliations across both client and office accounts.
• Support the posting of purchase invoices and expense claims to the correct cost centres using Xero.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date cashiering records across relevant finance systems.
• Assist with audit and compliance queries relating to client and office account transactions.
• Respond to queries from fee earners and consultants regarding account balances and payment status.
• File and maintain financial documentation and transaction records accurately and in an organised, auditable manner.
• Provide general support to the wider finance team and assist with ad hoc finance duties as required.

• A genuine interest in legal finance, accountancy or financial administration as a career.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of numerical accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• A proactive and positive approach, with a willingness to learn and take direction.
• Competent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• A high level of discretion and integrity when dealing with confidential financial and client information.

• Previous experience within legal cashiering, accounts or finance administration, even at junior or entry level.
• Experience using Xero or other cloud-based accounting software.
• Basic knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules, or a willingness to learn.
• AAT Level 2 or 3, either completed or currently studying, would be advantageous but is not essential.

• £25,000 - £28,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Structured on-the-job training and mentoring from the Head of Finance.
• Excellent opportunity to develop a long-term career within legal finance.
• Hands-on exposure to legal cashiering and client account responsibilities.
• Hybrid working.
• 25 days' annual leave.
• The opportunity to join a growing finance function and develop your skills within a professional legal environment.