Legal Bookkeeper

Hunter Savage; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal practice in Ballymena seeks an experienced Legal Bookkeeper for a full-time, permanent role. You will be responsible for managing accounts, ensuring compliance with legal financial practices, and maintaining the firm's accuracy and professionalism. This opportunity offers competitive pay and the chance to work in a stable, close-knit team.

Benefits

Company pension

Statutory holidays

Office closure for one week at Christmas

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a finance/bookkeeping role within a law firm.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• High level of accuracy and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day accounts function ensuring compliance with financial practices.
• Process all incoming/outgoing payments including BACS, cheques, and card payments.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and financial reports.

Skills

Accuracy

Communication

Organisational skills

Discretion

Education

Finance/Bookkeeping role within a law firm

Tools

Microsoft Office

Insight Legal

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 firm’s longstanding reputation for accuracy, trust, and professionalism.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. Competitive salary of £32,000 – £34,000 depending on experience
2. Based in Ballymena
3. 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:

• £32,000–£34,000 depending on experience
• 35 hours per week (full-time, Monday–Friday)
• 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-O’Neill. Visit our website to view a full list of current opportunities.