At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a team managing bank statements and resolving financial discrepancies.
- Company: Dynamic finance department in a reputable legal firm.
- Benefits: Fixed-term contract with potential for growth and development.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace committed to accessibility and support.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience in finance while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a proactive attitude.
The predicted salary is between 22000 - 26400 £ per year.
Department: Business Services - Finance
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: Bristol
Description
Reporting to the Reconciliation Supervisor, the successful candidate will join a team who undertake a variety of tasks including:
- Bank statement management and loading
- Bank reconciliations including investigating errors
- Bank account management
- Imprest account payment management and queries
- Imprest reconciliations including investigating and resolving reconciling items
Key Responsibilities
- Ensuring all bank statements are obtained and loaded into the system where applicable
- Matching finance transactions to bank statements
- Investigating unmatched items and reporting breaches of Solicitors Accounts Rules
- Following up with various finance teams to ensure postings are actioned promptly and accurately
- Month end reporting of bank reconciliation figures
- Ensuring bank mandates remain up to date
- Dealing with opening and closing of bank accounts and ensuring the system is updated
- Managing Imprest account payments by ensuring enough funds are available and client requirements are met
- Dealing with Imprest account queries
- Reconciling Imprest accounts which can include a 3 way reconciliation between client MI data, finance data and bank statements
- Investigating Imprest reconciliation items noted and following up with various business contacts or Finance teams to ensure resolved before the next reconciliation
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Experience of working in Legal accounts is highly advantageous, but not essential
- Self-motivation, determination and confidence in their abilities
- Meticulous attention to detail and good organisational skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to work to tight deadlines, and under pressure
- Good written and oral communication skills
- An understanding of legal terminology would also be advantageous
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
Additional Information
As a Disability Confident Scheme employer, we’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage (including the application, assessment or interview process), please contact recruitment@dacbeachcroft.com in confidence with the vacancy reference in the subject line, and we’ll be happy to help.
Reconciliations Assistant (Maternity Cover 12m FTC) employer: DAC Beachcroft LLP
At our Bristol office, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values employee growth and development. As a Reconciliations Assistant, you will benefit from a collaborative environment where your meticulous attention to detail is recognised and rewarded, alongside opportunities for professional advancement within the finance sector. Join us and be part of a team that not only prioritises excellence in financial management but also champions diversity and accessibility in the workplace.
