Finance Advisor

This is an exciting operational role to undertake general cashiering tasks and assist in the processing of client and office transactions in accordance with the Solicitors Regulations Authority Accounts Rules. The role will report into the Finance Team Leader and be part of the wider finance operations team which are based across our offices. The activities

• Processing of Client and Office account transactions in line with SRA compliance and best practice
• Conduct inter-account transfers
• Assisting with Purchase Ledger invoices and payments
• Liaising with external clients on the firm¿s credit card line
• Assisting the team with various Month End procedures
• Input and maintain correct accounting data on the computing system, observing current procedures for authorisation
• Advise fee earners and executive assistants in correct accounting procedures, and provide assistance and information in financial areas to enable fee earners to perform their client work in a timely and accurate manner
• Assist in the completion of regular bank reconciliations and the posting of necessary corrections
• Answer queries from clients, banks and other work related institutions
• Supply information required by auditors and assist them in their audit where necessary
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks delegated by the team leaders and managers as appropriate
• Suggest ways in which the finance team can improve efficiency through the better use of technology or change to working practices
• To assist with the successful implementation of new systems and working practices on a consistent firm-wide basis
• Establish good working relationships with fee earners and executive assistants
• To work with other members of the finance team in respect of billing and credit control support for fee earning teams and generally assist in managing working capital
• Produce reports as required from the accounting system
• Ensure that fee earners and executive assistants are aware of financial best practice and how the implementation of that can benefit the firm
  
  This role requires someone who ideally has experience of working in the legal industry or professional services firm and has a financial background, with a proven track record of delivering excellent internal/external client service.
It is likely that your background and experience will include the following areas of expertise:
• experience of working in a high volume transactional finance related office environment in legal or professional services sector
• solid educational background with at least 6 GCSEs at grade 4 and above, or equivalent
• hold or be working towards an accounting qualification
• have strong Excel and Microsoft office skills
• have excellent attention to detail
  
  The firm
Mills & Reeve is centred on achieving more for clients, their businesses and the wider communities we serve. Our clients and their industries benefit from our knowledge and learning ¿ on everything from wellbeing, diversity and inclusion to global trends. The wider community benefits from a focus on sustainability in client and business decisions. Clients get a consistent experience with no surprises ¿ we tell them what they need to know, when they need to know it. Our sector and market expertise helps us understand clients¿ issues. And our technology and innovations help them achieve more with less effort. We build personal relationships, with advice individually tailored to individual need. And if clients need things we don¿t offer, we draw on our network to give recommendations. Our 1,250 plus people and over 750 lawyers share one vision ¿ achieving more for clients. By joining Mills & Reeve, you¿ll have the chance to build your skills and experience within a firm that¿s not only ranked in the top 50 UK law firms, but also one that truly values their people. Our mantra is ¿Achieve more. Together.¿, which we feel embodies our purpose and is more than just a catchphrase! We¿ve been listed in the Best Companies to Work For list the last 20 years - the only law firm to have achieved this, and we hold Platinum Investors in People status, something which only 6% of 50,000 assessed organisations achieve. We¿ve also been ranked in the top 10 of RollOnFriday¿s Best Law Firms To Work At list for the past eight years, taking the top spot in 2018, 2019 and 2020. Don¿t just take our word for it though. Have a read through our People Perspectives to find out more about some of our team and their experiences at Mills & Reeve. And finally Everyone at Mills & Reeve brings a unique perspective and ideas to the team and we do everything we can to help each person to thrive. We¿re committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment, are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, and want to achieve the right balance for both our people and the firm. We encourage everyone to ask if they feel they need any workplace adjustments, and will do our best to support with these.

As you¿d expect, we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits. You can find out more about our core staff benefits here.