Finance Assistant

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Pontypridd; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Assistant for a part-time role in Pontypridd. This position offers hybrid working after a successful probation period and involves managing accounts payable and receivable, performing bank reconciliations, and supporting financial planning. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in legal firms, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in accounting software.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative working culture

Qualifications

• Prior experience within a legal firm is essential.
• Solid grounding in transactional finance, particularly AP and AR.
• Willingness to grow into broader finance duties.

Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Assist with Financial Planning & Analysis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Proactive approach

Excel proficiency

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Finance Assistant - Part Time (25 Hours)
Location: On-site (Hybrid Available After Probation)
Sector: Legal Services
Salary: Competitive | Flexible Hours to Suit Working Parents or Reduced Hours Seekers
Client: A Growing Legal Firm
Agency: Yolk Recruitment

Recruitment Process:

1. Initial screening call with a Yolk Recruitment consultant

2. First stage interview with the client

3. Second stage interview (if required)

4. Offer of employment

Yolk Recruitment is proud to be working in partnership with a well-established and expanding legal firm, currently seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to balance professional progression with flexibility, especially suited to candidates seeking part-time hours or a more adaptable working schedule.

The Role:

This is a site-based position to begin with, offering the option of hybrid working following a successful probation period. Working 25 hours per week, you will support the finance function in a varied and hands-on role that will grow alongside the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions

• Performing bank reconciliations

• Assisting with Financial Planning & Analysis and cashflow management (training provided)

• Supporting month-end processes and reporting where required

The Person:

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Prior experience within a legal firm - essential due to the specific regulatory and operational frameworks in this sector

• A solid grounding in transactional finance, particularly AP and AR

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills

• A proactive and flexible approach to work, with a willingness to grow into broader finance duties

• Confidence using accounting software and Excel

Why Join This Firm?

• Part of a growing legal practice with a strong reputation and ambitious plans

• Clear opportunity for career progression as the firm continues to expand

• A supportive, collaborative working culture that values training and internal development

• Flexible working patterns to suit those with childcare or lifestyle needs

If you're a finance professional with legal sector experience and are seeking a part-time role that doesn't compromise on career development, this could be the ideal next step.

To Apply:

Please contact Yolk Recruitment today to find out more or to submit your application.