About Buckles Law.

Buckles Law LLP is an award-winning firm, that provides world-class client experience and services on a comprehensive range of legal services to both businesses and individuals in the UK and internationally.

Delivering effective and cost-efficient legal solutions from our offices based in Cambridge, London, Nottingham, Peterborough, Stamford, Bristol, with international presence in Paris and Milan.

Here at Buckles Law, we recognise that all this is possible due to our team of highly dedicated, enthusiastic professionals across our locations. We pride ourselves on providing a positive work environment where independent thinking and new ideas are actively encouraged and where every member of the team genuinely can make a difference.

Buckles carries the LawNet Mark of Excellence and is Investor in People Gold accredited.

Are you looking to take your first step into a finance career or build on your existing experience?

Buckles Law are seeking a Finance Associate to join our dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is either starting out in finance or has some experience within a finance team and is eager to expand their skills in a professional services environment.

This position is a full-time (Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:30) fixed term contract until December 2026 and is office based – with some potential working from home options.

Finance Associate:

The role requires the individual to complete any in-house financial administrative support needed to continue to deliver seamless legal services to clients.

The candidate must be able to work effectively in a busy team environment and must be able to prioritise and organise their workload effectively. The candidate will have a pro-active nature and have a can-do attitude and be someone who wants to learn and develop within finance.

The key duties include:

• Maintain accurate records of financial transactions.
• Update ledgers and reconcile accounts.
• Posting and reconciling and completing accounts payable transactions
• Support senior staff in compiling data for audits.
• Match bank statements with internal records.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Respond to internal queries related to finance.

Skills and experience for the Finance Associate:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Understanding of debits, credits, and general ledger principles.
• Familiar with using Microsoft Excel
• Exposure to accounting software or systems would be advantageous
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Uses initiative, plans and organises own time and workload to meet deadlines and prioritise work.
• Handling multiple tasks with accuracy
• Ability to investigate discrepancies and problem solve.
• A strong team player and with a can-do attitude.

Reward and development

Buckles recognise the success of every employee; working with you to ensure you have what you need to maximise your potential and develop your career.

Alongside a host of development, professionally and personally, we offer some fantastic benefits, of which some are listed below.

• Enhanced annual leave + all UK Bank Holidays.
• An additional day for your birthday each year (or closest working day to your birthday).
• Additional annual leave on Christmas Eve (1 full day) and New Years Eve (half day PM) if these days fall on a contracted working day.
• Private healthcare options for you and your family – via Bupa.
• Free healthcare cash back plans for you and your family.
• Enhanced pension – 5% matched contribution by Buckles.
• Ability to buy additional holiday – up to 5 days per year.
• Group Life Assurance – 4 x your annual salary.

To Apply:

If you meet the criteria for this position and would like to apply, please submit an up-to-date CV demonstrating your skills and experience relevant for the role.

Buckles Law are an equal opportunity and disability-inclusive employer and value diversity across the firm. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or parental or caring status.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to the recruitment process. If you would prefer to discuss this confidentially, please email careers@buckles-law.co.uk and add the job title in the subject line of the email.