Financial Administrator

We are currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Financial Administrator to support our fee earners in managing processes. This role will be part of our Private Client team based in Leeds. What We Can Offer You Life outside work matters. We promote work-life balance, offer agile working, and prioritise colleague wellbeing. Your health and happiness are important to us. Along with a competitive salary, you will receive a range of benefits including agile working, enhanced family friendly benefits, generous holiday entitlement & a holiday purchase scheme, an employee assistance programme, a pension scheme, life assurance, group income protection, wellness initiatives and private medical insurance. About Us Wrigleys is a well-established, reputable firm of specialist Solicitors and we have offices in Leeds, Sheffield and Newcastle. We represent clients across the UK and are considered as one of the leading expert practices outside of London. Here at Wrigleys we pride ourselves on providing a specialist legal services to our clients within a professional yet friendly and authentic environment. What you’ll be doing as Financial Administrator: Working as part of the Private Client team, you will support the fee earners with financial management of matters and work towards the financial strategy of the firm. Duties & Responsibilities: Overseeing and streamlining processes within the team, including billing and payment management for client matters. Maintaining accurate billing schedules and financial records. Collaborating with fee earners, partners, and support teams to ensure effective management of matters. Preparing and analysing reports to support decision-making and compliance. Attending meetings and providing proactive support to fee earners. Liaising with third parties and internal stakeholders to resolve billing queries and manage client accounts. Producing regular progress reports for senior leadership. Ensuring compliance with financial conduct requirements and maintain confidentiality at all times. Participating in ongoing training and professional development. We’re looking for a Financial Administrator with: Previous experience working in a similar role within a professional services environment is essential Good financial discipline Ability to use MS Excel to an advanced level Highly organised with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills Excellent communicator with a professional and flexible team approach Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and mitigate risks Committed to delivering high-quality client care tailored to individual needs Able to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment Our culture is built on our purpose of putting people at the centre of what we do, and our values guide us in all aspects of our work with clients and each other. Together with our supportive leadership team, we offer a collegiate culture where everyone has a voice, and we encourage collaboration, innovation, and growth. This positive environment helps us maintain exceptional colleague retention levels. Application process Our selection process for the Financial Administrator position is transparent. We prioritise keeping all candidates informed at every step, ensuring there is no uncertainty. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition and need us to make adjustments to give you the best possible recruitment process, please do let us know by contacting our recruitment team. Equality and Diversity Individual differences are embraced at Wrigleys, and by putting people at the centre of we do, we strive to create an inclusive working environment in which colleagues feel supported and can be themselves