Finance Assistant

CJCH Solicitors; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Cardiff office location

Job summary

CJCH Solicitors in Cardiff is seeking a finance team member to manage the purchase ledger and support daily accounting tasks in our Cardiff office. The role involves handling supplier invoices, reconciliations, expenses and data in financial systems, with optional involvement in client account rules and payroll.

The ideal candidate will have proven finance experience, strong Excel skills and high attention to detail, with a professional approach to confidential data and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a dedicated finance or accounts role.
• Desirable: knowledge of client account rules within a legal context.
• Desirable: payroll processing and statutory rules familiarity.
• Proficiency with major accounting software packages andMicrosoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Purchase Ledger Management: accurately processing supplier invoices, matching, payment runs and resolving queries.
• Daily Accounting Tasks: bookkeeping support, bank reconciliations, expenses and data tracking in financial systems.
• Client Account Support (Desirable): assist compliant transactions per SRA Accounts Rules.
• Payroll Processing (Desirable): support end-to-end payroll calculations and documentation.
• Collaborative Support: work with legal executives, fee earners and senior management to keep procedures accurate.

Skills

Finance experience

Client account rules

Payroll processing

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a new team member to join our Finance team in the Cardiff office

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase Ledger Management: Accurately processing and matching supplier invoices, managing payment runs, and resolving statement queries.
• Daily Accounting Tasks: Supporting general bookkeeping, processing bank reconciliations, managing expenses, and tracking data within financial systems.
• Client Account Support (Desirable): Assisting with compliant transactions, ensuring strict adherence to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules.
• Payroll Processing (Desirable): Providing support for end-to-end employee payroll operations, managing calculations, deductions, and documentation.
• Collaborative Support: Working closely with legal executives, fee earners, and senior management to ensure internal financial procedures remain accurate and compliant.

Required Experience & Skills

• Essential: Proven background working in a dedicated finance or accounts role.
• Desirable: Prior legal sector experience with knowledge of client account rules.
• Desirable: Familiarity with processing corporate payroll and statutory rules.
• Technical Proficiency: Competent with major accounting software packages and highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional numerical accuracy, a highly organised approach to workload, and the ability to handle confidential financial data with discretion.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary tailored to your professional experience level
• A day off for your birthday
• Locations: Cardiff Office
• Full-Time
• Permanent