Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join their law firm in Emsworth, Hampshire.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role will focus on accurate financial processing, maintaining compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules, and supporting the smooth running of client and office accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately record and process client and office transactions, ensuring correct allocation of payments and receipts • Process payments including cheques, bank transfers, and card transactions • Allocate receipts against client invoices and monitor outstanding balances • Assist with processing payments to suppliers and other third parties • Maintain accurate financial records in line with Solicitors Regulation Authority Accounts Rules • Support VAT record keeping and regulatory filings as required • Ensure client funds are handled in accordance with regulatory obligations • Assist with audits and internal financial checks to ensure compliance • Perform daily banking duties including handling client funds and deposits • Conduct regular bank reconciliations and ensure accounts are up to date • Transfer client monies to and from deposit accounts as required • Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial records promptly • Liaise with banks and financial institutions to resolve account-related queries • Support the Finance Mana...