We are recruiting for an Assistant to join our busy Finance team in Bristol. You will report to the AR Supervisor with duties including, but not limited to, compliance of SAR's, posting to client ledgers, risk compliance, adhering to our internal policies, and ensuring client funds are protected.
In return we will invest in you. We want you to be successful. You will receive a bespoke, on-going training programme to ensure you develop your commercial and technical skills to allow you to deliver the varied workload to a high standard. As a member of our Support team, you will be a vital part of our continued success. There isn't an "us and them" mentality and you will be recognised for your hard work and support.
Your Role:
As a Finance administration assistant your day-to-day remit includes:
- Reviewing and allocating incoming client and office funds promptly and accurately.
- Banking all office cheques and ensure that all client cheques are banked without delay.
- Dealing with incoming electronic payments received into our bank accounts and allocate accordingly and adhering to Solicitors Accounts Rules and Anti Money Laundering Guidelines.
- Using the banking software for internal transfers.
- Liaising with fee earners, partners, and different teams at all levels within the firm.
- Dealing with queries and amendments
- Managing the team Topdesk tickets
- Ensuring all electronic payments have been sent in bank software before cut-off.
- Assist the Finance Supervisor with any ad hoc duties as required
Your skills and experience:
- Have previous experience of working within a busy law firm preferably in AR
- Experience of working with various banking software applications
- Be confident in Microsoft office applications, specifically excel
- Work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Demonstrate excellent attention to detail
- Have strong communication skills
- Be able to think laterally to solve problems within an evolving finance team
- Previous Knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules advantageous
About TLT
Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people.
We work with high profile clients in innovative sectors. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. TLT was named Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2023. This marks the third year in a row the firm has taken away this accolade in industry awards - having previously been named Law Firm of the Year at The Lawyer Awards in 2021 and the British Legal Awards in 2022.
Our purpose is to protect, prepare and progress our clients for what comes next and it’s essential that we do the same for our people, our planet and our communities too. In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute.
Our Benefits
We value our employees highly and we want you to feel valued. You’ll receive a competitive salary with an annual pay review. You will also have access to an extensive range of benefits via our flexible benefits scheme including 25 days holiday (which will increase to 30 days based upon length of service) and private medical insurance.
At TLT we have a progressive fully flexible working approach. We empower our people to work in a place and at a time that meets their needs, those of their clients and of the wider team and firm. Part of this agile approach is a focus on hybrid working and supporting the work/life balance of our people. We’re happy to talk about how flexible working can work for you and this role.
TLT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and encourages applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of disability, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by the laws in the locations in which we operate.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments, where necessary, to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, require any reasonable adjustments or an application to Access to work please contact the recruitment team on Recruitment.Operations@TLT.com
