Finance Assistant

Department: Finance

Location: Derby, UK

Description

Flint Bishop is a top 200 leading law firm with headquarters based at Pride Park, Derby. We represent leading UK organisations including government agencies, public sector bodies and PLCs, providing pragmatic and solution-orientated advice, which is nationally recognised by both the legal and business community.

To support our recruitment drive and ambitious growth plans, we are currently recruiting for an experienced Finance Assistant to join our finance team based at our Derby office. The role reports directly to the Client Transactions Manager and Finance Director. The role is full time, Monday to Friday 09:15 to 17:30 with a one-hour unpaid lunch break.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assist in the preparation of Month-end Journals
2. Assist in the preparation of monthly KPIs and producing variance analysis reports
3. Updating Financial supporting schedules
4. Production and distribution of various reports to Heads of Departments
5. Set up and authorise electronic payments on our Online Banking system
6. Prepare and analyse financial data as required
7. Assist with Ad Hoc tasks and projects

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

1. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
2. Be highly self-motivated and comfortable with regular deadlines
3. Able to multi-task and prioritise their workload
4. Be numerate and highly accurate with their work
5. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
6. Be hardworking, flexible and a good team player

Disclosure will be required in the event that a position is offered.

Benefits

What we offer?

1. Competitive salary
2. Bonus potential
3. Great working environment at our Derby head offices
4. Career development opportunities
5. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
6. Options to buy & sell 1 week's holiday
7. 1 week's holiday carry over
8. Extra day off for your birthday
9. Staff card discount scheme for local shops
10. Social days and evenings on the firm
11. Staff discounts on legal services