Business Finance Assistant

Birketts LLP; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (FTE) + BH

Private Healthcare

Pension scheme

Staff Profit Share

Life Assurance

Agile/Hybrid Working

Dress for your Day

Gym membership subsidy

Electric car scheme

Job summary

Birketts LLP, a leading UK law firm with offices nationwide, is seeking an Accounts Payable professional in Ipswich. You will support the Business Services division by ensuring accurate processing of supplier invoices, payments, and related financial activities.

The role requires A-level qualification or equivalent, strong IT skills (Word/Excel), and excellent organisational and communication abilities. An agile/hybrid working policy and extensive employee benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• A-level qualification or equivalent required.
• Strong IT skills with Word and Excel experience.
• Excellent organisation and administrative abilities.
• Accurate with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise effectively and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of the Accounts Payable function.
• Input, check and post purchase ledger transactions.
• Deal with internal and external AP queries.
• Assist in weekly supplier payment runs.
• Process CHAPS/BACS/International payments.
• Allocate payments in the finance system.
• Provide admin support to the Finance department.
• Drive improvements to systems and processes.

Skills

A-level or equivalent

Word

Excel

Organisation

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Communication

Education

A-level qualification or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

About us

Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client.

The team you will join

The Client and Business Finance team sits within our wider Business Services Division. The team supports the firm through expert financial management across client and internal operations. We are a collaborative team made up of Client Finance, Business Finance, Finance Systems and Credit Control, working together to deliver clarity, compliance and efficiency. The focus is on enabling secure, transparent and future-ready financial processes that align with the firm’s strategic goals.

The work you will be doing

This role plays a key part in supporting the Business Services team and wider firm by ensuring the smooth and accurate operation of the Accounts Payable function.

Responsibilities include:

• Input, check and post purchase ledger transactions, including expenses and disbursements.
• Dealing with internal and external Accounts Payable queries.
• Supporting in the preparation of weekly supplier payment runs.
• Assist with processing of CHAPS/BACS/International payments.
• Allocating payments within the finance system.
• Provide administrative support to the Finance department.
• Take action on improving/enhancing existing systems and processes and driving improvements.
• Ensuring that own knowledge and skills are kept up-to-date and requesting training where necessary.

What we are looking for

• A-level qualification or equivalent.
• Strong IT skills, including Word and Excel.
• Good organisation and administrative skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritise.
• Excellent communication skills.

Inclusivity and Culture

At Birketts, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth.

Birketts is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, valuing the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, and selection for roles is based solely on individual merit.

Benefits

Alongside a flexible and inclusive work environment, we offer the following core benefits:

• 25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays
• Long Service holiday award - 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service
• Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed)
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee)
• Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Scheme
• Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share)
• Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance
• Paid CSR Day
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Subsidised gym membership
• Electric car scheme
• Agile/Hybrid Working Policy
• Dress for your Day Policy

https://www.birketts.co.uk/recognition-reward-benefits/

At Birketts, we recognise the evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal profession and recruitment. We welcome innovation and understand that candidates may use AI tools to support their job applications. However, we expect all applicants to use AI responsibly and ethically.

Our expectations regarding AI use in applications:

• Your application should reflect your own voice, experiences, and insights. AI may assist in structuring or refining your responses, but it must not replace your personal input.
• Do not use AI to misrepresent your qualifications, experiences, or skills. Any form of exaggeration or fabrication may result in rejection from the process.
• If you have used AI tools to assist with your application, be prepared to discuss how and why you used them during the interview process.
• Do not submit content generated by AI tools that may include personal or sensitive data not intended for public disclosure.
• AI-generated content should be reviewed and edited by you to ensure accuracy, relevance, and alignment with the role and our firm’s values.

We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices. The use of AI should enhance, not compromise, your application. We encourage candidates to demonstrate critical thinking, commercial awareness, and a genuine interest in our firm.