Legal Bookkeeper

Alliance Recruitment Brokers Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant for a law firm in Vancouver. The role involves managing full-cycle bookkeeping, trust accounting, and payroll processing. Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of bookkeeping experience in a legal setting, along with strong communication and organizational skills. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment within the legal industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of bookkeeping experience, preferably in a law firm environment.
• Strong knowledge of trust accounting.
• Experience in a dynamic, professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping including accounts payable and receivable.
• Handle trust accounting and reporting.
• Process payroll and employee benefits.

Skills

A/P, A/R, G/L reconciliations

PC Law

Sage Accounting

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Excellent communication

Organization skills

Multitasking skills

Ability to manage deadlines

Education

Completion of a college program or courses in accounting/bookkeeping

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Alliance Recruitment Brokers Inc.

Senior Recruitment Consultant | Legal Recruitment (Lower Mainland BC)

Our client, a respected boutique law firm in downtown Vancouver, is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to oversee the firm’s day-to-day financial operations and assist with general office administration and HR coordination.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in a close-knit, collaborative environment and wants to contribute to the ongoing success of a well-established legal team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping, including accounts payable, receivable, and monthly billings
• Handle trust accounting and reporting in compliance with Law Society of BC requirements
• Process payroll and employee benefits (experience with Ceridian an asset)
• Prepare bank reconciliations, monitor accounts, and file GST, PST, TAF, and WorkSafe remittances
• Assist with year-end preparations for external accountants
• Manage bank deposits, petty cash, and lawyer expense reimbursements
• Oversee office administration, including vendor coordination and expense tracking
• Support basic HR and office management duties as needed
• Professionally liaise with lawyers, staff, clients, and third-party providers

About You

• Completion of a college program or courses in accounting/bookkeeping
• Minimum 5 years of bookkeeping experience, preferably in a law firm environment
• Strong knowledge of A/P, A/R, G/L reconciliations, and trust accounting
• Proficient with PC Law, Sage Accounting, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and adapt to shifting priorities

If you’re an experienced bookkeeper who thrives in a dynamic, professional environment and values autonomy with variety, this could be the perfect role for you.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Administrative

Industries

Law Practice and Legal Services