Job Description
We are hiring for our client a reputable and well-established legal practice based in Ballymena to recruit a Legal Bookkeeper. This is a full-time permanent opportunity for someone with strong experience in legal finance who thrives in a stable close-knit team.
Working closely with the Partners and wider support team the successful Legal Bookkeeper will manage the day-to-day accounts function ensuring compliance with all legal financial practices and helping maintain the firms longstanding reputation for accuracy trust and professionalism.
Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:
- Competitive salary ofdepending on experience
- Based in Ballymena
- Opportunity to join a stable highly respected local legal firm
The Role:
- Maintain and reconcile client office and deposit accounts
- Process all incoming/outgoing payments including BACS cheques lodgements and card payments
- Manage petty cash and input supplier invoices
- Assist with credit control aged debt review and recoveries
- Prepare cash flow forecasts and financial reports
- Submit VAT returns via legal accounting software (e.g. Insight Legal)
- Liaise with external accountants and suppliers
- Ensure all financial records are maintained in line with legal compliance standards
The Person:
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a finance/bookkeeping role within a law firm
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel Outlook and Word)
- High level of accuracy discretion and ability to work independently
- Knowledge of legal accounts software (e.g. Insight Legal) desirable
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
The Rewards:
- depending on experience
- 35 hours per week (full-time MondayFriday)
- Company pension & statutory holidays
- Office closure for one week at Christmas
For further information and to apply for this Legal Bookkeeper role please contact Hollie Wilson-ONeill. Visit our website to view a full list of current opportunities.