Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant – Accounts

Kingsbridge

Monday-Friday 0900-1700

Hawk3 Talent Solutions are delighted to be supporting our client, a respected and long‑established multi‑discipline law firm, in their search for an experienced Finance Assistant to join their Accounts team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a busy, supportive department within a firm that genuinely invests in its people.

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth, the firm is seeking a Finance Assistant with at least six months’ experience in a similar role. Reporting to the Financial Officer, you will support the day‑to‑day running of either the client account or office account, ensuring full compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules.

This role offers variety, responsibility and the chance to develop your skills within a modern, forward‑thinking finance function.

Key Responsibilities

Client Account

• Carry out daily banking functions, including reconciliations
• Prepare cheques and process bills
• Support internal teams with ledger queries
• Assist with the annual Solicitors Accounts Rules audit

Office Account

• Complete daily banking and reconciliation tasks
• Assist with preparation of the monthly accounts pack
• Support the annual audit process
• Manage petty cash and credit card transactions
• Maintain the creditors ledger
• Produce ad hoc financial reports as required

Who We’re Looking For

You’ll be a proactive team player with strong communication skills and the ability to work accurately in a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate will bring:

• AAT Level 3 or 4, or part‑qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA (or equivalent experience)
• Experience working within a busy accounts team
• Strong working knowledge of Xero
• Good Excel skills
• Experience using LEAP (preferred but not essential)
• At least six months’ experience as a Finance Assistant

What Our Client Offers

Career & Professional Development

• Genuine opportunities for progression
• Full support for CPD, training courses and qualifications
• Opportunities to contribute to business development and firm‑wide initiatives

Health, Wellbeing & Lifestyle

• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays + discretionary Christmas closure
• Additional holiday for long service
• Company pension
• Free annual flu jabs
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental health support
• Free parking
• Coaching and mentoring

Culture & Extras

• Supportive, friendly and inclusive working environment
• Regular social events and team activities
• Staff discounts on legal services
• Office perks including great coffee, snacks and seasonal celebrations

Closing date is 5th March 2026

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client.

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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

If this role is permanent, Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is operating as the employment agency. If this job is a temporary role, Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is operating as the employment business. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job

Whilst we endeavor to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future