Jobs, fresher vacancy - Finance Assistant • Wales

Company: Yolk Recruitment Ltd

Wales

Job Title: Finance Assistant Location: Swansea Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per year Contract: Full-time / Part-time About Us: We are a well-established legal firm in Swansea, known for providing expert legal advice with a personal touch. Our team is committed to excellence, integrity, and supporting our clients every step of the way. We are now seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our accounts team. Role Overview: The Finance Assistant will support the accounts team with a variety of financial tasks, helping to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. This role is ideal for someone with strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and an interest in working within the legal sector. Legal experience and knowledge of SRA regulations are highly desirable. Key Responsibilities: Processing invoices, payments, and receipts accurately and efficiently. Posting entries to the accounts system. Liaising with clients to take payments for invoices. Reconciling supplier statements. Supporting month-end and year-end financial reporting. Working collaboratively with the accounts team and providing cover during periods of absence. General administrative duties related to the finance function. Requirements: Previous experience in a finance or accounting role is preferred. Legal experience and SRA knowledge highly desirable. Strong numerical and analytical skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero) is a plus. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. High level of integrity and confidentiality. What We Offer: Salary £25,000 - £30,000 per year, depending on experience. Friendly and supportive working environment. Opportunities for professional development and training. Convenient Swansea location with good transport links.