Finance Assistant
CV-LibraryBasingstoke, HampshirepermanentPosted: 10 March 2026
Apply NowA well-established and highly regarded law firm is seeking a motivated Finance Assistant to join their finance team. This role would suit someone with transactional experience and who is in the earlier stages of their accounting career, particularly someone currently studying for an accounting qualification. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone who is keen to develop their experience within a professional services environment, with structured development and study support available.
Job Title: Finance Assistant
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Basingstoke
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience)
Reference no: 16020
Finance Assistant - Benefits
25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing by 1 day per year of service) plus your birthday off
Bonus scheme
Study support and study leave
4% employer pension contribution
Enhanced company sick pay
Enhanced adoption, maternity and paternity pay
Employer Assistance Programme
Finance Assistant - About the role
Working closely with senior members of the finance team, you will assist with a broad range of transactional finance responsibilities, while also supporting month-end processes and maintaining strong financial controls. Key responsibilities will include:
Processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
Performing daily bank reconciliations and banking activities
Processing client payments and receipts via online banking and other payment methods
Assisting with cashflow monitoring and reporting
Supporting month-end and year-end finance processes
Assisting with credit control activities where required
Supporting financial compliance within a regulated environment
Assisting with preparation of internal financial reports
Handling internal finance queries and supporting the wider finance team with administrative duties
The successful Finance Assistant will have:
Experience in a finance assistant, accounts assistant, or finance administration role
Ideally studying towards an accounting qualification
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Good organisational and time management skills
Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and develop within a professional finance team
Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.
Refer a friend
If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)
Job Title: Finance Assistant
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Basingstoke
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience)
Reference no: 16020
Finance Assistant - Benefits
25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing by 1 day per year of service) plus your birthday off
Bonus scheme
Study support and study leave
4% employer pension contribution
Enhanced company sick pay
Enhanced adoption, maternity and paternity pay
Employer Assistance Programme
Finance Assistant - About the role
Working closely with senior members of the finance team, you will assist with a broad range of transactional finance responsibilities, while also supporting month-end processes and maintaining strong financial controls. Key responsibilities will include:
Processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
Performing daily bank reconciliations and banking activities
Processing client payments and receipts via online banking and other payment methods
Assisting with cashflow monitoring and reporting
Supporting month-end and year-end finance processes
Assisting with credit control activities where required
Supporting financial compliance within a regulated environment
Assisting with preparation of internal financial reports
Handling internal finance queries and supporting the wider finance team with administrative duties
The successful Finance Assistant will have:
Experience in a finance assistant, accounts assistant, or finance administration role
Ideally studying towards an accounting qualification
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Good organisational and time management skills
Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and develop within a professional finance team
Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.
Refer a friend
If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)