Finance Assistant

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is seeking a Finance Assistant for an established law firm in Sunderland. The role offers training towards Level 4 AAT and a path to progression into management- level positions over time.

You will handle invoices, supplier payments, VAT coding and help with financial reporting using Xero and LEAP, while maintaining accurate records and supporting the wider finance team.

Qualifications

• Some experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or bookkeeping role.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting software/systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, credit notes and payments.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable and allocate receipts.
• Assist with VAT coding and financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate records using Xero and LEAP.
• Support the team with general administration and finance queries.
• Ensure confidential handling of financial records.

Skills

Excel

Accounting software

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Level 4 AAT

Tools

Xero

LEAP

Job description

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join the finance team of an established law firm in Sunderland.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with some finance or bookkeeping experience who is looking to develop their career within a professional services environment. The successful candidate will receive support and training, with the opportunity to work towards Level 4 AAT and progress towards a management-level position over time.

The Role

• Processing supplier invoices, credit notes and payments
• Managing accounts payable and receivable
• Allocating receipts and maintaining accurate debtor records
• Assisting with credit control and resolving billing queries
• Processing bank transactions and completing bank reconciliations
• Processing staff expenses and maintaining petty cash records
• Assisting with VAT coding and financial reporting
• Maintaining accurate accounting records using Xero and LEAP
• Supporting the finance team with general administration and financial queries
• Ensuring financial records are maintained accurately and confidentially
• Assisting with processes relating to SRA Accounts Rules and financial compliance
• Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes and efficiency

You will ideally have:

• Some experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeping or similar role
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting systems
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A professional, proactive and confidential approach