LEGAL ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
Kidderminster office
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Accounts Assistant to join mfg’s Finance team in Kidderminster.
About the firm
mfg is a successful and growing regional law firm with offices across Worcestershire, Shropshire, and Birmingham. We’re an award-winning, dynamic, and forward-thinking firm with a modern outlook yet traditional backbone, tracing our roots back to 1556. Our well-established client base relies on us through a range of ‘full service’ disciplines spanning corporate/commercial to private client. With over 200 partners and staff, we’re a good size to make a real difference.
The team
Supporting the Financial Operations Manager and colleagues, you will be joining an established and respected Finance team of ten staff who provide comprehensive financial management, reporting, and compliance support to the wider business. The team works closely with key stakeholders, adopting a hands-on approach, to help the firm achieve its financial performance objectives.
The role and opportunity
This role will be managing the firm’s external suppliers, including processing all supplier invoices and arranging payments for all suppliers, both for the firm and client-related costs. You will also manage and maintain the internal staff expense claims. The role requires assisting with a range of transactional tasks across both our client and office functionalities, including monitoring and processing client payments, internal ledger transfers, reconciliation of transactions, and daily banking. A high level of attention to detail and the ability to effectively manage various tasks and priorities are essential. The role holder is expected to maintain the confidentiality of financial and other information gained while undertaking the role requirements.
About you
An enthusiastic, motivated “can do” team player, you should be able to work to tight deadlines in a busy department with high volumes of work. The ability to organise, prioritise, and handle the demands of the role is essential, as is proficiency in the MS Office suite, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Why join us?
We offer a rewarding career with quality work alongside a commitment to your development. At the core lie the firm’s values, ‘one team’ ethos, and supportive culture. It’s a fantastic environment in which people grow and love working for mfg!
You’ll receive a competitive salary, 22 days’ holiday per year to start plus additional at Christmas, healthcare provision, a healthy work/life balance, and other perks.
Committed to inclusion, we aim to employ a diverse section of the community. Our CSR proposition continues to develop; last year, we celebrated raising £8,000 for several local charities.
Apply now
Please email your up-to-date CV and covering letter, explaining your suitability and salary expectations, to recruitment@mfgsolicitors.com. Interviews will be arranged as suitable applicants apply.
PURPOSE OF ROLE
A member of the firm’s Finance Team responsible for providing a high-quality financial service to the firm and its clients. This role will assist with a range of transactional tasks across our Finance department, requiring a high level of attention to detail and the ability to effectively manage various tasks and priorities.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To fulfill legal accountancy needs.
2. To scrutinize and check all transactions.
3. To assist with general financial, legal, and clerical administration, including:
4. Manage the firm’s external suppliers.
5. Process all supplier invoices.
6. Deal with Chaps and Bacs payments through our online bank system.
7. Allocate direct debits and standing orders.
8. Process daily search invoices.
9. Reconcile office petty cash transactions.
10. Manage and process all staff expense claims.
11. Assist in monitoring our online bank accounts for the allocation of all incoming electronic payments.
12. Perform daily banking of all incoming cheque and cash payments.
13. Check and post the firm’s client bills.
14. Conduct internal ledger transfers.
15. Take client card payments.
16. Handle other ad-hoc requests.
PRINCIPAL CONTACTS
* Regularly with the team manager, Finance Director, and Finance Manager.
* Across the business with Partners, Divisional Heads, Fee Earners, Secretaries, and support staff.
* Main contact for all firm’s suppliers.
* Clients, as required for card payments.
* External auditors.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
* A proficient level of literacy and numeracy.
* A high level of attention to detail.
* Enthusiastic, committed, and a fast learner able to cope with the demands of a busy environment.
* Solid organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
* IT literate with experience of Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Excel, and Word.
* Ability to interact effectively with others, both face to face and over the telephone, in a professional manner.
* Adopting a proactive positive can-do attitude.
* Highly motivated and willing to learn.
* Ability to work well under pressure.
* Plan ahead to establish an efficient and appropriate course of action, prioritising and taking into account all relevant issues/factors such as deadlines and resources to deliver work on time.
* Attention to detail while maintaining an overview of the purpose and direction of work.
* Use initiative, working creatively with the ability to solve problems.
* Take timely, well-considered decisions that have implications within your area of responsibility and make suggestions for improvement.
SUMMARY
The details outlined in this job description reflect the content of the post at the date the job description was prepared. It is inevitable that over time the nature of a defined job role will change; existing duties may be lost and other duties gained without changing the general character of the work or level of responsibility entailed. It is intended that this job description will be revised from time to time in discussion with the post holder.
In addition, you may be expected to perform other duties commensurate with this position or as required to assist the business needs. Any additional tasks will be kept within your abilities and skills range, and training will be provided if necessary. Such agreement should not be unreasonably withheld.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Referral programme
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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