Finance Assistant

Watson Woodhouse & Macks Solicitors

Job Location:

Middlesbrough - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Watson Woodhouse & Macks Solicitors are national lawfirms with Head Quarters based in Middlesbrough serving clients throughoutthe UK and further afield in an array of legal areas. With a history stretchingback over 30 years we have developed an outstanding reputation which has beenrecognised for our high-quality advice and first-class personal service.

We are a business that is passionate about empoweringunrivalled industry talent and enabling them to pursue their ambitions. As afirm we endeavour to develop our people whilst encouraging them to teach andcoach one another. As we continue to grow and become the law firm of choice inour regions we believe it is crucial to retain our family culture driving ourfirms forward together.

Due to business expansion we have implemented a Talent Teamthat is purely dedicated to our employees; it is their duty to source retainand invest in our inhouse talent.

If this sounds like a vision you would like to be a part ofand you meet the requirements of the role described wed be delighted to hearfrom you.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly organised and detail orientedFinance Assistant to join our busy finance team. This role is an excellentopportunity for someone looking to build or further develop their career in a legalsetting supporting the day to day running of our client and office accounts ina fast paced professional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Processing financial transactions in line withregulatory requirements including both client and office accounts
Carrying out daily bank reconciliations andmonitoring account balances
Managing incoming and outgoing paymentsincluding CHAPS BACS and cheques
Monitoring and maintaining client ledgers toensure accuracy and compliance
Ensuring full compliance internal financialcontrols and industry regulations
Assisting with purchase ledger and sales ledgerprocessing
Supporting month end and year end financialreporting activities
Handling petty cash and expense claimsefficiently
Liaising with fee earners externalstakeholders and suppliers to resolve financial queries
Assisting with the organisation and retrieval ofarchived files
Ensuring compliance with data protection andconfidentiality policies
Supporting general office administrationincluding filing scanning and document management
Maintaining accurate records and ensuring proper archiving of financial and legal documents

About You:

Previous experience in a finance or accountsrole (experience in a law firm is desirable but not essential)
Strong numerical and analytical skills withexcellent attention to detail
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financesoftware
A proactive approach with the ability to managemultiple tasks and deadlines
Excellent communication skills and aprofessional manner
Commitment to always maintaining confidentialityand compliance

What we will offer in return

Company pension scheme
33 days annual leaveincluding bank holidays
Professional development
Employee referral scheme
Birthday leave
Additional holidays for long service
Health Care Cash Plan

If youre looking for a role where accuracy integrity andteamwork are valued wed love to hear from you.