Legal Bookkeeper

Lynn Recruitment; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A legal practice in Northern Ireland is seeking a skilled Legal Bookkeeper to manage office and client accounts efficiently. The role involves accurate ledger maintenance, monthly reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with client-money rules. Candidates should possess strong bookkeeping skills and attention to detail, with experience in a regulated environment being highly advantageous. This position offers flexible hours, making it suitable for those returning to work or balancing family commitments.

Qualifications

• Experience with ledgers, reconciliations, journals, and VAT.
• Experience in a regulated environment.
• Ability to manage strict deadlines.
• Experience handling client money is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate ledgers and complete monthly reconciliations.
• Manage payments and ensure compliance with client-money rules.
• Support the day-to-day management of office and client accounts.

Skills

Strong bookkeeping experience

Attention to detail

Work independently

Good understanding of data protection

Comfortable learning new systems

Tools

Advanced One

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Excellent opportunity for a Legal Bookkeeper to support a busy legal practice with the day‑to‑day management of office and client accounts. This role is ideal for someone with strong bookkeeping skills who's confident working in a regulated environment.

You will be responsible for maintaining accurate ledgers, completing monthly reconciliations, managing payments, and ensuring compliance with client‑money rules. The firm uses Advanced One, so experience with this system is a bonus, though not required.

The practice is open to part‑time or flexible hours, making this a great opportunity for someone returning to work or balancing parenting commitments.

If you're organised, detail‑focused, and comfortable taking ownership of the accounts function, please get in touch to find out more.

Person Specification

• Strong bookkeeping experience (ledgers, reconciliations, journals, VAT).
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience working in a regulated or compliance‑heavy environment.
• Able to work independently and manage strict deadlines.
• Good understanding of data protection and confidentiality.
• Comfortable learning new systems and processes.
• Spreadsheets, Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Experience / Advantageous

• Previous legal bookkeeping experience.
• Handling client money (e.g. property, estate agency, professional services).
• Experience using Advanced One or other legal practice management system.
• Experience preparing three‑way reconciliations.

If this role isn't for you, Kennedy Recruitment sources a broad range of career opportunities to choose from. Get in touch via 028 9033 0555 to find out more.

Kennedy Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and adheres to all current employment legislation. Please note only those candidates shortlisted may be contacted.