Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant / Shrewsbury / Office Based/ International Law Firm / £28,000-£34,000 Finance Assistant Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Contributory pension scheme
• Opportunity to join a growing international law firm
• Supportive and collaborative finance team
• Career development opportunities within a growing business

NC Associates are working with a specialist international law firm who are looking to recruit a Finance Assistant to join their finance team based in Shrewsbury.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with at least 12 months’ experience within a legal finance environment who is looking to further develop their career. Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider Accounts Team, you will support the day-to-day financial operations of a growing international firm with offices in London, Milan, and Singapore.

The successful candidate will have an understanding of legal accounting procedures and Solicitors Accounts Rules, alongside strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to their work.

• Processing client and office account receipts and payments
• Supporting client-to-office and office-to-client account transfers
• Preparing supplier, employee, and other business payments
• Producing aged payable reports and reconciling supplier accounts
• Monitoring and reporting on aged work in progress (WIP) balances
• Processing petty cash transactions and reconciliations
• Supporting the wider finance team with day-to-day accounting activities
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with internal procedures

• Minimum 12 months’ experience within a law firm or legal finance environment
• Understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules (SARs)
• Knowledge of legal accounting processes including client and office accounts
• Strong attention to detail and accurate data entry skills
• Ability to manage workload independently and prioritise tasks effectively
  
  Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with accounting systems would be advantageous, particularly Xero or legal practice management software

• Organised and motivated to learn
• Professional and discreet when handling sensitive information
• Personable and approachable
• Strong attention to detail
• Proactive and willing to support the wider team
• Positive attitude with a strong work ethic

If you are looking to develop your legal finance career within a highly respected and growing international law firm, this is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team with genuine long-term prospects.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all applicants of identity, personal characteristics, or background.