Job description

Our client, a respected law firm, is seeking a Finance Assistant (Legal Sector) to support their busy finance function. This part‑time role is ideal for someone with solid accounts experience who enjoys working with accuracy, pace and responsibility.

This is a part-time vacancy, ideally working 5 days/week, Monday to Friday 9:30 - 2:30. Perfect for those with young children, and need to be there for the school runs.

Key Responsibilities

Daily finance tasks including cashbook updates and accurate posting of client/office transactions
Regulated payments including Faster Payments, CHAPS, SDLT and HMLR financial activity
Reconciliations including client/office reconciliations and full three-way reconciliation cycles
Conveyancing finance support for completions, transfers and property‑related financial workflows
Financial reporting producing routine management reports and maintaining internal finance records
Purchase ledger processing invoices and supporting supplier relationships
Payroll & year‑end assisting with payroll runs, audits and annual accounts preparation
Systems & compliance maintaining Xero and case management data

What We're Looking For

Confident using Xero or similar accounting software
Highly organised, detail‑driven and able to manage multiple priorities
Strong communication skills and a professional, trustworthy approach
Excellent numerical and analytical ability
Solid IT skills, including Microsoft Excel

Desirable

AAT qualification (or qualified by experience)

Apply now or contact Luke at Brook Street Cardiff

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.