Finance Assistant Finance

Finance Assistant (fixed term contract) - Finance

We are currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant to cover a maternity leave for our Belfast Finance Department.

This role is an excellent opportunity for a bright individual who is ambitious and recognises the opportunity to gain experience in a top tier Corporate Law firm.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable – processing invoices from suppliers on a timely basis and reconciliation of supplier accounts
• Monthly creditor payment run – paying suppliers in accordance with payment terms
• Disbursement entry – input of client disbursement charges including cheque preparation
• Billing – assist with billing during key periods such as month-end and as required
• Finance administration – assisting the Finance Department as required with projects such as archiving and records management including bank lodgements
• Assisting fee earning colleagues with queries around client disbursements and ledgers

Skills and experience required:

• Excellent numerical skills and strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team
• Well-developed organisational and administration skills
• Previous experience in a busy finance department highly desirable

This will be a temporary assignment commencing April 2026 for approximately 12–14 months. Whilst this role is fixed term there may be a possibility of a permanent placement depending on resourcing requirements at this time.

Working hours are 9am–5pm, 35 hrs per week but with the demands of a busy law firm there will be a requirement to be flexible with working hours.

We value a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunities employer.