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Finance Assistant

The purpose of the Finance Assistant is to support the London Accounting team combining hands-on finance responsibilities with practical exposure to accounting, financial controls and analysis in an international law firm.

Structured induction, guidance and regular feedback will support increasing ownership of agreed activities.

Responsibilities

  • Review and process invoices, expenses and reimbursements, checking documentation, approvals and coding.
  • Assist with supplier, corporate-card and reimbursement payments under the firm’s approval procedures.
  • Support supplier set-up and maintenance, including checks on records and changes to payment details.
  • Assist with account reconciliations and investigate differences with guidance from senior colleagues.
  • Support month-end accounting, including preparing or entering journals for review.
  • Use Excel and finance systems to check, organise and analyse financial information.
  • Respond to routine finance queries, follow up outstanding items and escalate matters appropriately.
  • Learn and apply VAT procedures and controls relevant to assigned tasks, including an introduction to the SRA Accounts Rules and client-money controls.
  • Maintain supporting documentation and clear audit trails; contribute to practical process improvements.
  • Take increasing ownership of agreed recurring activities as competence develops, with appropriate supervision and review.

Skills and Competencies

  • Numerate, accurate and attentive to detail, with strong quality control.
  • Organised and dependable, able to prioritise and follow tasks through to completion.
  • Strong working knowledge of Excel.
  • Clear, professional communication and a collaborative approach.
  • Curiosity, willingness to learn and confidence to ask questions and seek guidance.
  • Focus on developing technical and analytical skills.

Education and Experience

  • Degree level or equivalent qualification in Maths, Finance, Economics or other relevant subject matter.
  • Previous experience working in an administrative or financial role is advantageous.

If you are interested in applying, please submit a CV and short cover letter to the London Human Resources Team, LON-HR@cgsh.com.