Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant

9-12 Month Maternity Cover – Fixed Term Contract

Location: St Albans On-Site

Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday

Salary: £30,000 – £33,000 per annum

Legal Sector

The Opportunity

Smart10 Recruitment Group are proud to be partnering with a well-established and highly regarded legal firm in St Albans to recruit a Finance Assistant on a 9-12-month maternity cover contract.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and professional finance team, providing key financial and administrative support to legal teams and senior stakeholders across the firm.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will support the day-to-day financial operations of the firm and assist with a broad range of accounting and administrative responsibilities.

• Updating financial spreadsheets with monthly transactions
• Preparing profit and loss schedules
• Reconciling bank statements
• Providing updates on fees delivered against targets
• Processing tax payments (under instruction)
• Recording monthly payroll entries and journals
• Processing and recording monthly pension payments
• Managing supplier invoices and liaising with suppliers and managers
• Supporting budget preparation processes
• Participating in annual audits
• Assisting with VAT return preparation
• Processing and authorising bank transfers via Bankline
• Supporting Partners and senior staff with financial queries
• Assisting in the development and maintenance of finance policies

About You

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised finance professional who thrives in a structured, professional environment.

Essential

• Minimum 2 years\’ experience as a Finance Assistant or similar
• Strong knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures
• Experience with month-end journals and management reporting
• Advanced MS Excel skills, including financial functions
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• High attention to detail with strong numerical accuracy
• Confident written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure

Desirable

• Level 2 AAT (or equivalent finance/bookkeeping qualification)
• Previous experience within a law firm
• Knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules