Assistant Accountant

Your new company
Hays are working in partnership with a highly successful national law firm to recruit within their finance team. This company has an excellent reputation and track record in supporting their staff. They have won various accolades and, for nearly a decade, have been recognised as one of the 'best law firms to work for'.
Your new role
This role will focus on supporting client partners in managing their portfolio regarding financials. You will be providing financial and operational support in various ways by developing relationships with key contacts, managing the billing and cash collection process and supporting fee growth. This fee growth will be underpinned by providing regular insight into agreed rates, profit analysis, strategic pricing support and reporting against estimates throughout the lifecycle of the case.
What you'll need to succeed
You will need to have a strong understanding of basic accounting principles and ideally have experience in transactional finance/credit control or in financial analysis. Ideally, you would have exposure to working in a professional services business and experience managing an external client service previously. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to build rapport with stakeholders for lasting relationships. You will be proactive in your approach and be able to self-manage.
What you'll get in return
This company offers a competitive salary alongside a number of excellent benefits, including a yearly bonus based on company performance, generous pension, 25 days annual leave (+ bank holidays) and options to purchase more, enhanced parental leave, income protection and life assurance, EAP access as well as a number of other options.
This business offers a flexible and hybrid approach to work and can be based in either Norwich, Cambridge or Birmingham.
What you need to do now
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