Counsel & Expert Finance Assistant

We are seeking a Finance Assistant to join our team. This is a flexible full-time role (Maternity Leave Cover) where you will support our Counsel & Expert team in the processing of a high volume of Expert Fees with a variety of administrative tasks associated with the Counsel & Expert team. Your attention to detail and organizational skills will be important in ensuring the accuracy of our financial data. You will work to ensure that we can deliver a high standard of support to the business.

This is a hybrid role with two office days per week on Tuesday and Wednesday, which are our designated team days. However, there is also the option to work from the office full time if preferred.

This is a dynamic and inclusive workplace, where collaboration and positivity are at the heart of everything we do.

Reviewing and posting Expert Fees to the ledger, ensuring they have not already been recorded and that all invoice details correspond with the relevant file.
Maintaining a high level of attention to detail to ensure fees are allocated to the correct file.
Managing the shared mailbox and responding to expert queries in a timely and professional manner.
Organising and filtering emails within the shared mailbox into the appropriate categorised subfolders.
Adding new experts to the system, ensuring all details are accurate and verifying bank information.
Assisting with payment runs on a rota basis.
Assisting with Court fees as and when required.
Working within a 48-hour turnaround timeframe to meet operational requirements.
Managing high volumes of work while maintaining accuracy.
Demonstrating strong attention to detail at all times.
Maintaining a focus on quality over quantity in all tasks.
Processing refunds and completing bill reversal forms as required.
Preparing and issuing monthly statements to Experts.

Data Entry- Accurately enter financial data into accounting systems and databases.

Skills Required
Thorough attention to detail
The ability to work in shared mailboxes
Flexibility and open- mindedness
The ability to deal with large volumes
Understanding of how to use Microsoft packages
The ability to work In a fast-paced environment
The ability to work well with others
Organizational skills
The ability to use your own initiative
Time management skills
Ability to communicate effectively with team members, colleagues and external customers.
Software Experience
Sharepoint/Onedrive
Teams
Microsoft Packages- Excel
Outlook

Keoghs Values
Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our Four Values are at the heart of everything we do;
We are CONNECTED- united under on mission
We are DYNAMIC-adapt to changing environment & strive for what’s next
We are INNOVATIVE- empowered to discover new paths/ideas etc
We SUCCEED TOGETHER-support each other to grow

*after successfully completing probation