Watson Woodhouse & Macks Solicitors are national law firms, with Head Quarters based in Middlesbrough, serving clients throughout the UK and further afield in an array of legal areas. With a history stretching back over 30 years, we have developed an outstanding reputation which has been recognised for our high-quality advice and first-class personal service.

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

Due to business expansion, we have implemented a Talent Team that is purely dedicated to our employees; it is their duty to source, retain and invest in our inhouse talent.

If this sounds like a vision you would like to be a part of and you meet the requirements of the role described, we’d be delighted to hear from you. 

 About the Role:

We are seeking a highly organised and detail oriented Finance Assistant to join our busy finance team. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build or further develop their career in a legal setting, supporting the day to day running of our client and office accounts in a fast paced professional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing financial transactions in line with regulatory requirements, including both client and office accounts
• Carrying out daily bank reconciliations and monitoring account balances
• Managing incoming and outgoing payments including CHAPS, BACS, and cheques
• Monitoring and maintaining client ledgers to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Ensuring full compliance, internal financial controls, and industry regulations
• Assisting with purchase ledger and sales ledger processing
• Supporting month end and year end financial reporting activities
• Handling petty cash and expense claims efficiently
• Liaising with fee earners, external stakeholders, and suppliers to resolve financial queries
• Assisting with the organisation and retrieval of archived files
• Ensuring compliance with data protection and confidentiality policies
• Supporting general office administration including 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 accounts role (experience in a law firm is desirable but not essential)
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and finance software
• A proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and a professional manner
• Commitment to always maintaining confidentiality and compliance

What we will offer in return

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

If you’re looking for a role where accuracy, integrity, and teamwork are valued, we’d love to hear from you.