Finance Compliance Coordinator

Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the legal sector is seeking a Finance Coordinator to join their Finance Compliance team in Newcastle. This hybrid role involves maintaining client fund records, ensuring compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules, and providing administrative support within a collaborative finance environment. Ideal candidates will have excellent attention to detail and strong IT skills. Training will be provided for those new to the finance field.

Qualifications

• Evidence of good academics either from school or other studies.
• Previous experience in an office or administrative role preferred.
• Strong IT skills including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of client funds and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Send daily reports and manage internal queries.
• Assist in a variety of admin tasks including spreadsheet monitoring.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Education

Good Academics

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

We're currently looking for a talented and motivated Finance Coordinator to join our Finance Compliance team in Newcastle. This is a hybrid role, offering the flexibility to work from home two days a week.

The team

Central to our success are of course our very talented lawyers, but they couldn't achieve their results without the ongoing support from our Finance team who have an essential role to play in growing the business and maintaining our financial performance. Our Compliance team play a crucial role in that, in ensuring our lawyers act according to the Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR).

The role

Part of your role will involve maintaining accurate records of client funds to ensure they are earmarked and protected accordingly while complying with Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) regulations and audit requirements. You'll gain an understanding of, and comply with, the Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR) as well as all financial/firm policies. Sending out daily reports and emails to matter fee earners and partners, ensuring replies are received or chased up if required. Dealing with internal telephone and email queries. Playing an active role in assisting the team with a variety of admin tasks including populating and monitoring spreadsheets. The wider Finance team adopts a 'one team' approach, so you'll work closely with other departments, such as Accounts Payable and Treasury.

What are we looking for?

A meticulous worker with exceptional attention to detail and who is passionate about accuracy. You should also be able to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels and be organised and methodical in your approach. Excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and Outlook. Willing to learn and can work as part of a team as well as independently. Prior experience in a finance team is not essential, as full training will be given.

To be successful in this role you'll need as a minimum:

• Evidence of good academics either from school or other studies.
• Ideally some previous experience of working within an office environment or administrative role.
• Strong IT skills (including MS Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills