The Department

Our Finance team continues to go from strength to strength and we are involved in exciting and innovative initiatives across the firm. Rather than being considered a necessary support function, our Finance department is an integral part of the strategy of the firm, and this is reflected both by the level of investment and how new initiatives are discussed at the most senior level.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide a high-quality credit management provision meeting the needs of both external and internal clients.
• Managing a high-volume shared inbox including both internal and external emails, delegating to appropriate team members and determining appropriate subfolders.
• Recording bills as sent, requiring high levels of attention to detail so that wider team can chase debt.
• Deciphering complex instructions with regards use of client funds against bills so that monies can be accurately transferred.
• Supporting Credit Control Cashiers with receipting client payments for bills during peak times or periods of absence. Adhering to SRA regulations throughout.
• Answering incoming client calls throughout the day, including processing card payments and answering ad hoc queries.
• Establishing a methodology to process small balance write offs across the ledger on a weekly basis.
• Applying for Tax Certificates via HMRC for clients based outside of the UK when required.
• Completing client supplier forms within time limits and returning to client or legal team accordingly.
• Additional administrative tasks as required by Management.

Skills/Experience

• Minimum of 2 years' experience gained in an administrative role supporting a team in a similar professional services environment.
• Strong numerical skills including the ability to use MS Excel in a basic capacity.
• Tenacious and articulate both in writing and verbally. Ability to break down complex information in writing. Comfortable communicating with senior stakeholders via phone.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise work and to work to deadlines.
• Ability to effectively manage own workload.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Resilient and calm under pressure.

Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested.

About The Mishcon de Reya Group

The Mishcon de Reya Group is an independent, international professional services business with law at its heart, employing over 1450 people with over 650 lawyers. It includes the law firm Mishcon de Reya LLP and a collection of leading consultancy businesses that complement the firm's legal services.

Mishcon de Reya LLP is based in London, Oxford, Cambridge, Singapore and Hong Kong (through its association with Karas So LLP ). The firm services an international community of clients and provides advice in situations where the constraints of geography often do not apply. Its work is cross-border, multi-jurisdictional and complex, spanning seven core practice areas: Corporate ; Dispute Resolution ; Employment ; Impact; Innovation ; Private ; and Real Estate .

TheMishcon de Reya Groupincludes consultancy businesses MDR Discover,MDRi (in Hong Kong),MDR Mayfair(in London, Singapore and Dubai),MDR ONE andMDRx. The Group also includesMDR Lab, which invests in the most promising early stage legaltech companies as well as the Mishcon Academy, its in-house place of learning and platform for thought leadership.

Earlier this year, the Group announced its first strategic acquisition in the alternative legal services market, flexible legal resourcing business Flex Legal. It also acquired a majority stake in Somos, a global group actions management business.

We strive to create a fully diverse and inclusive workplace where all our people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We are proud of our agile working culture and are always happy to talk flexible working.

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