Hybrid Finance Assistant – Bank Reconciliations

at DWF

• Job title: Finance Assistant – Bank Reconciliations
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Liverpool, United Kingdom

About the role

• Finance Assistant responsible for bank reconciliations and financial analysis at DWF. Collaborating with Finance team to manage accurate bank account records in compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Reconciling Client and Office Accounts, Client Loss Fund accounts and Escrow Account in accordance with Solicitors Accounting Rules (SAR).
• Manage all the shared query inboxes ensuring timely and accurate responses are delivered to stakeholders.
• Perform daily reconciliations of all bank accounts to ensure accurate records paying particular attention to the SAR compliance, focusing on investigating and resolving the unreconciled line items.
• Close working relationships with other areas of Finance including Treasury, Cashiering and the wider business ensuring expectation is managed and we have a seamless Bank Reconciliation process.
• Circulate daily balances and office receipts to senior management.
• Assist in the compilation, maintenance and review of all bank mandates on a regular basis ensuring all necessary signatories are added/removed promptly.
• Liaise with banks to ensure all information is accurate and up to date.
• Monitor and ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions.
• Attend team meetings at regular intervals and assist in implementing improvements in identified problem areas to enhance relationships and strengthen team performance.
• Build effective relationships both internally within the Finance team and externally with the team's wider stakeholders.
• Consider all new requested information in line with agreed Service Standards/ISO Procedures and SAR requirements.

Requirements

• A real problem solver, someone with good attention to detail and investigation skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills in order to meet targets and deadlines
• Detail oriented approach with significant emphasis on achieving a high quality of work
• A confident user of Microsoft Excel to intermediary level
• Proven experience in effective delegation as well as upwards management of tasks
• Legal Cashiering experience is an advantage
• Experience of SRA (Solicitor Regulatory Authority)

Benefits

• We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.
• We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
• We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed.
• If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway.