Legal BookKeeper

Brook Street; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook Street Recruitment is seeking a Legal Bookkeeper for a busy solicitor's finance department in Belfast. This role includes maintaining finance records, processing payments, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Ideal candidates have experience in bookkeeping, with a preference for knowledge of legal environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping is essential.
• Good understanding of accounting standards and financial processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date and accurate finance records.
• Process and record incoming and outgoing payments accurately.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns via legal accounts software.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Accounting Standards

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Brook Street Recruitment is working on behalf of our Belfast client who are currently recruiting for a full time and permanent Legal Bookkeeper.

Working closely with the Partners of the firm, you will be responsible for assisting with the smooth day-to-day running of a busy solicitor's firm's finance department.

Applicants are preferred to have worked in a legal setting but not essential as other bookkeepers will be considered - the ideal candidate will have a good understanding of invoicing, finance, book-keeping.

Duties
Ensuring all finance records are up to date & accurate on the firm's finance system.
Reconciling bank statements
Accurate and timely processing and recording of incoming and outgoing payments
Receiving customer payments in person and over the telephone
Liaising with suppliers and payment of supplier invoices
Preparing and submitting VAT returns via legal accounts software
Checking & posting bills & invoices
Liaising with the firm's accountant to assist in their preparation of statutory returns

Criteria:
Previous experience within a bookkeeping role is essential
Good grasp of basic accounting standards and financial processes
Good communicator with the ability to work well in a team
Competent on Microsoft Office Suite

Please send CV to Colleen Farquharson via the apply link

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.