Finance Administrator

Acuity Law; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Law, a leading UK law firm, is seeking a Finance Administrator in Cardiff to support financial operations. The ideal candidate will have A-level qualifications in finance or business and strong numeracy skills. The role offers opportunities for career development in a supportive environment with hybrid working options.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Educated to A-level standard (or equivalent) in Finance, Business, Accounting, or a related field.
• Previous finance or office administration experience is desirable, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, processing, and distribution of monthly client invoices.
• Process incoming and outgoing invoices and assist with supplier and client queries.
• Support the generation of routine financial reports and analysis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy

IT literacy

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

A-levels in Finance, Business, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Acuity Law

We are a leading UK law firm renowned for our commitment to excellence, client service, and delivering innovative legal solutions. Our firm is recognised for its collaborative and dynamic working environment, offering high-quality legal advice to a diverse range of clients, from multinational corporations and financial institutions to SMEs, start-ups and high-net-worth individuals. We pride ourselves on fostering professional growth, encouraging innovation, and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture.

About the role

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Administrator to join our Cardiff-based team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a career in finance within a professional services environment.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will support day-to-day financial operations and play a vital role in maintaining accurate records, assisting with billing, and contributing to the overall efficiency of our finance function.

Whether you’re starting out in finance or bringing early-career experience, you’ll gain valuable exposure to legal sector accounting practices and work closely with a knowledgeable, supportive team.

Key responsibilities

Billing & revenue support

• Assist with the preparation, processing, and distribution of monthly client invoices, working closely with fee earners
• Review time entries, disbursements, and expenses to ensure accurate and compliant billing
• Respond to billing-related queries and support invoice amendments or credit notes as required

Accounts payable & receivable

• Process incoming and outgoing invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely entry into financial systems
• Monitor the accounts inbox and assist with supplier and client queries
• Support month-end reconciliation processes and ensure appropriate authorisations are in place

Credit control

• Work alongside the Credit Controller to help monitor aged debt and outstanding balances
• Assist in contacting clients to follow up on payments in a professional and proactive manner
• Help update and maintain the debtor ledger

Data entry & financial record keeping

• Maintain and update financial databases, ensuring records are accurate, up-to-date, and compliant
• Assist with payment tracking and bank reconciliations
• Contribute to the preparation of financial documentation for internal or external review

Financial reporting & compliance

• Support the generation of routine financial reports and analysis
• Help prepare data for internal reviews and ad hoc reporting
• Ensure adherence to internal financial policies, SRA rules, and audit requirements

General administration

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the finance team
• Scan, file, and archive documents in accordance with data protection and retention policies
• Liaise with internal teams (e.g., HR, Operations, Legal Support) to support process efficiency

About you

We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to develop their finance skills in a legal services environment. You’ll be:

• Educated to A-level standard (or equivalent) in Finance, Business, Accounting, or a related field
• Highly numerate, accurate, and detail-focused
• IT literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Professional and approachable, with good written and verbal communication skills
• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Previous finance or office administration experience is desirable, but not essential

Why join us?

• Be part of a growing, forward-thinking law firm with a strong sense of purpose
• Supportive, inclusive team environment with a strong focus on training and development
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Modern, open-plan office in the heart of Cardiff
• Opportunities to grow and develop your career in finance and legal services
• Bonus scheme, wellbeing support, and other employee perks

Next steps

If you’re excited about joining a progressive firm and developing your career in finance, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a short covering note outlining your interest and suitability for the role. For a confidential conversation, contact our recruitment team.

We look forward to welcoming a talented and motivated individual to our Finance team.