Legal Book-keeper

Pathway Careers; Craigavon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Northern Ireland is seeking a Legal Bookkeeper to join a supportive team. The role involves managing daily bookkeeping tasks, processing financial transactions, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Candidates should have proven bookkeeping experience, strong IT skills, and a professional approach to sensitive information. Full-time or part-time hours are considered, offering potential for future flexibility.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive team environment

Career stability

Qualifications

• Proven bookkeeping experience, preferably in the legal sector.
• High attention to detail with excellent numerical skills.
• Strong IT skills, including experience with accounts software.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• A discreet and professional approach to handling sensitive financial information.

Responsibilities

• Managing day to day bookkeeping duties in line with Solicitors’ Accounts Rules.
• Processing financial transactions, including office and client account entries.
• Reconciling bank accounts and preparing financial reports.
• Managing payment runs and liaising with suppliers and clients regarding accounts.
• Supporting fee earners and management with financial information and queries.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Legal book-keeping

Accounts

VAT returns

Tools

Accounts software

Job description

Overview

Our client, a well established and highly respected law firm, is seeking a Legal Bookkeeper to join its supportive and long standing team.

While the role will be primarily based in the Lurgan office, there may be flexibility in the future to work from the Belfast office on occasion. The firm offers a friendly, professional environment where accuracy, reliability, and discretion are valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing day to day bookkeeping duties in line with Solicitors’ Accounts Rules
• Processing financial transactions, including office and client account entries
• Reconciling bank accounts and preparing financial reports
• Managing payment runs and liaising with suppliers and clients regarding accounts
• Supporting fee earners and management with financial information and queries
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven bookkeeping experience (legal sector experience preferred but not essential)
• High attention to detail with excellent numerical skills
• Strong IT skills, including experience with accounts software
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• A discreet and professional approach to handling sensitive financial information

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Opportunity to join a stable and supportive team environment
• Potential for flexibility to work from Belfast office in future if desired
• Full-time or part-time hours considered
• Long term career stability in a well-regarded local firm

To discuss this role in confidence, contact Orla Milligan at Pathway – Specialists in Legal Recruitment:

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Skills

Skills: legal book-keeping, accounts, vat returns