Finance Assistant - Essex

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a modern and forward-thinking law firm, within their accounts department. They are seeking to recruit an experienced Finance Assistant who has a minimum of 1 years' experience in credit control. You will work closely with the finance team and be reporting directly to the Finance Manager.

This role will incorporate a variety of finance, accounts and credit control duties, to include:

• Inputting large volumes of transactions from invoices/statements for Land Registry Fees, Search Fees, LMS Fees.
• Allocating above against correct ledger and transferring from Client Account where appropriate.
• Monitoring Accounts Email Inbox, dealing with Accounts In Tray and setting up Client and Office Account Payments using Nat West's Bankline.
• General Filing and Archiving.
• Liaising with Clients and Fee Earners to ensuring that initial payments are received after instruction and before any work is performed.
• Maintaining accurate records of any contact with Clients and following up as appropriate.
• Ensuring that Search Fees (and other disbursements) are recovered from Clients in a timely fashion.
• Liaising with the Post Completions supervisor to ensure that any Land Registry refunds are requested.
• Taking card payments over the phone and processing these on the Accounts system (Hoowla), including raising bills, where appropriate.
• Dealing with on-line card receipts and processing as above.

Requirements:

• Minimum Maths and English at GCSE Level - numeracy skills essential
• Good Excel skills
• Methodical and analytical approach. Attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good telephone manner
• Must be hard-working and a team player
• Law firm experience and some conveyancing knowledge would be desirable Experience of a Case Management/Practice Management system desirable

Benefits :

• 4 weeks annual leave + bank holidays + Birthday + Christmas shut down
• Allocated hours to support in medical/ dental appointments
• Dress down and free lunch Friday
• Modern working environment
• Breakfast items, hot and cold drinks available
• Support in personal goals and career development
• Discounted gym membership

Applications to James Wiffen at BWF Legal.

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