Reconciliations Assistant (Maternity Cover 12m FTC)

Department: Business Services - Finance

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Bristol

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring all bank statements are obtained and loaded into system where applicable
• Matching finance transactions to bank statements
• Investigating unmatched items and reporting breaches of Solicitors Accounts Rules
• Following up with various finance teams to ensure postings are actioned promptly and accurately
• Month end reporting of bank reconciliation figures
• Ensuring bank mandates remain up to date
• Dealing with opening and closing of bank accounts and ensuring system is updated
• Managing Imprest account payments by ensuring enough funds are available and client requirements are met
• Dealing with Imprest account queries
• Reconciling Imprest accounts which can include a 3 way reconciliation between client MI data, finance data and bank statements
• Investigating Imprest reconciliation items noted and following up with various business contacts or Finance teams to ensure resolved before the next reconciliation

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience of working in Legal accounts is highly advantageous, but not essential
• Self-motivation, determination and confidence in their abilities
• Meticulous attention to detail and good organisational skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, and under pressure
• Good written and oral communication skills
• An understanding of legal terminology would also be advantageous
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

Additional Information