Finance Officer

jobs.jerseyeveningpost.com-job boards; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Finance Officer to join their global Finance team. You'll be responsible for managing Accounts Receivable, preparing reconciliations, and delivering excellent service to clients. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of accounting principles and excellent communication skills. This role offers opportunities for training and career development within the finance field.

Benefits

Opportunities for training

Career development

Qualifications

• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment is desirable.
• Demonstrable knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Accurately receipt incoming funds on a timely basis.
• Complete daily and month-end bank reconciliations.
• Prepare court stamps and associated payment requests.
• Manage and resolve day-to-day queries regarding Accounts Receivable.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Basic accounting principles

Prioritisation skills

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Practice management system (Elite 3e, Elite Enterprise, Viewpoint)

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking a Finance Officer to join their award-winning global Finance team. In this role, you will work closely with the Finance Operations Manager and other finance colleagues to deliver consistently high-quality service to internal and external clients within the Accounts Receivable function. If you possess a solid understanding of basic accounting principles, along with excellent communication skills and attention to detail, our client would be thrilled to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Accurately receipt incoming funds on a timely basis
• Complete daily and month-end bank reconciliations for various jurisdictions and currencies
• Prepare court stamps/certificates requests and associated payment requests
• Review and process weekly and ad hoc property transactions
• Manage and resolve day-to-day queries relating to Accounts Receivable
• Adhere to finance policies and procedures regarding authorisations and approvals
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly cashflow reports
• Investigate and resolve any outstanding unreconciled entries in a timely manner
• Deliver a consistently high-quality service to internal and external clients via telephone and email
• Where appropriate, review existing procedures and support the development and implementation of new finance operations procedures
• Administer client monies accounts, including receipting of incoming funds and processing of outward payments, ensuring relevant due diligence in accordance with internal procedures
• Familiarise and keep updated with any regulatory requirements relating to client monies accounts

Qualifications

• Experience within a law firm or professional services environment is desirable
• Demonstrable knowledge of basic accounting principles
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Confident ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to effectively manage high workloads, utilising prioritisation skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel (including pivot tables and basic formulas)
• Experience using a practice management system; Elite 3e, Elite Enterprise, or Viewpoint would be advantageous

What You\'ll Love

This role offers the opportunity to play a crucial part in the financial operations of an esteemed organisation. You will work in a collaborative environment that values professional growth. There are ample opportunities for training and career development, ensuring that you can enhance your skills and advance within the finance field.

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