Lightfoots Solicitors has been at the heart of the community in Thame for 170 years. With five offices across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, Lightfoots is proud of its unrivalled reputation of excellence for all of our services. We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Assistant to join our growing Accounts team in Thame. The role will be supporting the whole team to ensure the smooth and effective running of the department within a law firm. The Finance Team consists of Legal Cashiers & Legal Finance Assistants who work with and report to the Head Cashier & Finance Team Manager. The team work together to support each other in a fast paced, busy environment providing the firm with a stable accounting function. Key Responsibilities Contacting bank with queries and cheque cancellations Entry level office administration Issuing cheques Processing banking transactions Processing of bills This role will build on the above to incorporate further duties as experience and learning increases What We’re Looking For At least 2 years office/administrative experience is essential Accounts experience is desirable At least 5 GCSE’s with Grade C (or 4) and above and minimum of B (or 6) in Maths A high level of accuracy & attention to detail Methodical approach to work Excellent communication face to face and telephone Knowledge of Word and Excel is a plus Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines or will learn this during your development in the role Committed team-worker Why work for Lightfoots Solicitors? Our staff are our greatest asset and we work hard to provide a culture where you can thrive and enjoy a fantastic career. We provide a range of benefits to support you in and outside of the workplace. Firstly, you will enjoy enhanced annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an enhanced pension scheme, alongside a competitive salary. For your health BUPA Private Medical Insurance (after a qualifying period), Healthcare cash plan for your everyday healthcare expenses for you and your dependents, access to a 24/7 GP service, Employee Assessment Programme, company sick pay, free flu vaccinations, and more. For your wellbeing Discounted gym memberships, fruit in all offices, paid volunteer days, Wellbeing and awareness events across the year. Your wellbeing and mental health is our highest priority at Lightfoots, which is why we have 9 qualified Mental Health First Aiders across the firm to provide confidential support. For you and your family We provide an option to use your own sickness entitlement if a dependent is unwell and needs your care. We also provide enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity leave alongside many more family friendly policies. Generous discounts on legal services. For your career We offer Significant learning and development opportunities alongside a structured appraisal process, sponsored training for qualifications, networking opportunities and access to 100s of webinars and training activities. For your belonging We have an active Social committee, Charity Committee, Wellbeing Committee and an ESG committee. We actively encourage new joiners to take an active part in a committee if it is an area of interest. We have firm organised events throughout the year including quarterly socials, breakfast briefings, book club and lots more……. If you think this role is perfect for you (or nearly perfect, we would still like to hear from you) please apply or if you would simply like to find out more you can contact our recruitment team on [email protected]. As a Disability Confident employer, we promote diversity and provide equal opportunities for all individuals. We prioritise inclusivity and ensure we have a supportive and accessible workplace for those with disabilities. If you require any adjustments to be able to attend an interview please do let us know. Recruitment decisions are made on fair and objective criteria.