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Legal Accounts Assistant

Flint Bishop

Derby

On-site

GBP 20,000 - 30,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their finance team in Derby. This full-time role offers a dynamic environment where you will be responsible for processing bills, managing invoices, and performing bank reconciliations. The ideal candidate will possess strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and online banking systems, and will thrive in a fast-paced setting. With a focus on team collaboration and excellent communication, this position promises career development opportunities and a supportive workplace culture. If you're looking to make a significant impact in a reputable firm, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Bonus potential
Career development opportunities
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Options to buy & sell 1 week's holiday
Extra day off for your birthday
Staff discounts on legal services
Social days and evenings

Qualifications

  • Experience with online banking systems and strong IT skills are essential.
  • Must be self-motivated, accurate, and able to work under deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Process bills, log invoices, and manage payments efficiently.
  • Prepare bank reconciliations and assist with ad hoc projects.

Skills

IT Skills
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Online Banking Systems
Communication Skills
Numeracy
Teamwork

Job description

Department: Finance

Location: Derby, UK

Description

Flint Bishop is a top 200 leading law firm with headquarters based at Pride Park, Derby.

We represent leading UK organisations including government agencies, public sector bodies and PLCs, providing pragmatic and solution-orientated advice, which is nationally recognised by both the legal and business community.

To support our recruitment drive and ambitious growth plans, we are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join our finance team based at our Derby office.

The role reports directly to the Client Transactions Manager and Finance Director. The role is full time, Monday to Friday 09:15 to 17:30 with a one-hour unpaid lunchbreak.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Process Bills and Mark downs
  2. Log disbursement invoices
  3. Post Court Fee Statements / HMLR statement to Matters
  4. Input / authorise payments in our Online Banking system
  5. Complete daily banking
  6. Allocate monies received in and paid out, promptly to Matters
  7. Prepare bank reconciliations
  8. Take card payments over the phone
  9. Assist the team with other tasks and ad hoc projects as and when required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

You will:

  1. Possess sound IT skills and be able to adapt to new IT systems very quickly
  2. Have good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook
  3. Have experience with an online banking system
  4. Be able to learn quickly and be flexible with their approach to work.
  5. Be highly self-motivated and comfortable with regular deadlines.
  6. Be able to multi-task and work through high volumes of work efficiently
  7. Be numerate and highly accurate with their work.
  8. Be hard working and be a good team player.
  9. Have excellent communications skills and confidentiality

Disclosure will be required in the event that a position is offered.

Benefits

What we offer?

  1. Competitive salary
  2. Bonus potential
  3. Great working environment at our Derby head offices
  4. Career development opportunities
  5. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  6. Options to buy & sell 1 week's holiday
  7. 1 week's holiday carry over
  8. Extra day off for your birthday
  9. Staff card discount scheme for local shops
  10. Social days and evenings on the firm
  11. Staff discounts on legal services
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