Finance Officer

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Officer to join a busy Accounts Hub at a leading Law firm based in the heart of Newcastle City Centre.

This is a permanent position with full-time hours, Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 17:00.

Responsibilities:
• Process bank reconciliations
• Update and maintain cash flow forecast
• Sales and purchase ledger input and reconciliation
• Company credit card postings
• Online bank payments
• Input HMLR/HMCTS invoices
• Prepare weekly payment runs
• Process Legal Aid
• Petty cash input/reconciliation
• VAT Returns
• Supplier statement reconciliation
• Residual client balances
• General ledger queries

The ideal candidate will:
• Be an experienced Legal Cashier
• Have knowledge the Solicitors Accounts Rules;
• Have excellent IT skills including Outlook, Word, use of CMS, and Excel if possible;
• Experience of Leap and Xero would be desirable but not essential.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Be able to work well under pressure;
• Have a willingness to adapt;
• Be someone who works well within a team environment;
• Have at least 5 GCSEs A-C grades including in English and Maths

If you feel you have the relevant experience for this position please don't hesitate to apply or for more information please contact Angela Sinton on 0191 255 7977