Finance Assistant

GetRecruited UK Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Newcastle-Under-Lyne seeks a Finance Assistant to process financial transactions and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in finance roles and possess strong organizational and communication skills. This opportunity offers a salary of up to £26K, comprehensive training, and excellent employee benefits including private healthcare and a strong focus on wellbeing.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Volunteering days

Birthday gift vouchers

Life assurance

Retailer discounts

Share plan

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience as an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, or similar role.
• Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Processing financial transactions across multiple client accounts.
• Posting payments, receipts, and transfers accurately.
• Ensuring compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Liaising with fee earners to resolve queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Job description

Finance Assistant
Newcastle-Under-Lyne
Up to £26K + Fantastic Benefits + Training + Progression

A forward-thinking, nationally recognised professional services firm is looking for a Finance Assistant to join their growing finance team.
You'll be part of a modern business that values collaboration, efficiency, and growth. The finance team plays a key role in managing client money accurately and in line with regulatory requirements, so attention to detail and a methodical mindset are essential.
If you're an experienced Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Administrator, Finance Administrator or have exposure to Transactional Accounts, and want to work for one of the most well respected and expanding employers in the area, this opportunity is not to be missed.

The Role:

• Processing a high volume of financial transactions across multiple client accounts.
• Posting payments, receipts, and transfers quickly and accurately.
• Setting up cheques, BACS, and TT payments.
• Allocating incoming funds and reconciling transactions.
• Using online banking platforms for electronic payments.
• Ensuring compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Liaising with fee earners to resolve queries promptly.

About You:

• Experience in a Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Administrator or Finance Administrator role, or have had exposure to Transactional Accounts.
• Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
• Highly organised and able to manage a busy workload.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy is everything in this role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word (pivot tables and lookups are a bonus).
• A team player who's proactive and eager to learn.
• Comfortable working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £26,000 depending on experience.
• Excellent induction and training from a supportive on-site team.
• A collaborative, “one team” culture with real opportunities to progress.
• Modern offices and a strong focus on employee wellbeing.
• Benefits include: private healthcare, volunteering days, birthday gift vouchers, life assurance, retailer discounts, share plan, pension, and more.

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