Finance Assistant

Yolk Recruitment; Gorseinon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established legal firm is seeking a motivated Finance Assistant to support the accounts team in Swansea. This role involves processing financial transactions, liaising with clients, and ensuring smooth operations. The ideal candidate will have strong numerical skills and experience in finance, with legal knowledge being a plus. Offering a friendly work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Friendly working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Convenient location with good transport links

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance or accounting role is preferred.
• Legal experience and SRA knowledge are highly desirable.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices, payments, and receipts accurately and efficiently.
• Posting entries to the accounts system.
• Liaising with clients to take payments for invoices.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Integrity

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sage

Xero

Job description

Job Title:

Finance Assistant

Location:

Swansea

Salary:

25,000 - 30,000 per year

Contract:

Full-time / Part-time

About Us:

We are a well-established legal firm in Swansea, known for providing expert legal advice with a personal touch. Our team is committed to excellence, integrity, and supporting our clients every step of the way. We are now seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our accounts team.

Role Overview:

The Finance Assistant will support the accounts team with a variety of financial tasks, helping to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. This role is ideal for someone with strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and an interest in working within the legal sector. Legal experience and knowledge of SRA regulations are highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing invoices, payments, and receipts accurately and efficiently.
• Posting entries to the accounts system.
• Liaising with clients to take payments for invoices.
• Reconciling supplier statements.
• Supporting month-end and year-end financial reporting.
• Working collaboratively with the accounts team and providing cover during periods of absence.
• General administrative duties related to the finance function.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a finance or accounting role is preferred.
• Legal experience and SRA knowledge highly desirable.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero) is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.

What We Offer:

• Salary 25,000 - 30,000 per year, depending on experience.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Convenient Swansea location with good transport links.