Job Description
Knights has always done things differently. In 2012, we became the first UK legal sector organisation to secure private equity investment, shifting from a traditional partnership to a corporate structure and clearly separating management from fee earners.
Our model's success led to significant growth over six years, and since our AIM market listing in June 2018, we've seen consistent increases in turnover and profits.
With more than 1,400 colleagues across 26 locations, our strong organic growth combined with quality acquisitions, we've strengthened our position in key markets. We are equipped to execute our growth strategy and aim to be the leading regional legal and professional services firm.
We have the team and financial resources in place to deliver our organic and acquisitive growth strategy as we scale up to achieve our ambition. Our distinctive business model and culture remains clear differentiator from other legal services businesses enabling us to attract professionals who prefer to work in a modern business.
We are now seeking a talented individual to join our busy finance team based out of our Stoke office.
We will provide you with first class training to equip you with the skills you will need to succeed in this role which will involve (but is not exclusive to) the following tasks:
* Processing numerous financial transactions on client matters
* Posting payments/receipts and transfers in a timely and accurate manner
* Setting up Cheques, BACS and TT payments on online banking platforms
* Allocating funds received into the bank account
* Ensuring that all client account payments are compliant with company policy
* Dealing with fee earner queries and helping to resolve issues
* Ensuring compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and AML rules
* Assisting with bank reconciliations as required
* Completing ad hoc duties
Skills and Experience:
* The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills:
* Experience of working in an office and/or accounts team
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Education to GCSE with good numerical skills
* Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
* Accuracy and attention to detail
* Demonstrate Microsoft/Excel skills
Key Attributes:
* Attention to detail
* Eager to learn
* Good organisational/time management skills
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a busy, fast paced team proactively assisting colleagues in their roles as well as completing own tasks
* Able to build good working relationships
* Ability to work to tight deadlines
We offer a unique environment; you will be part of a one team culture that promotes direct responsibility with an expectation to always deliver the best service possible for clients within a collegiate, team-based environment.
Most excitingly of all, you have the opportunity to help change the way we all think about and deliver the future of legal and professional services in a friendly, caring business, with little (if any) hierarchy. Our culture of positivity and transparency, provides a great platform for the right people to take their careers to the next level.
If you would like to make a positive difference to your career get in touch with our Recruitment Advisor, Michael Appleby for a highly confidential and informative discussion about why Knights is different. Michael can be contacted on 07805 819860 or by email at michael.appleby@knightsplc.com