Legal BookKeeper

Brook Street; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Belfast is seeking a full-time Legal Bookkeeper to support the finance department of a busy solicitor's firm. Responsibilities include maintaining finance records, processing payments, and preparing VAT returns. Previous bookkeeping experience is essential, along with a good grasp of accounting standards. The role requires excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Interested candidates should send their CV to the provided contact.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all finance records are up to date & accurate on the firm's finance system.
• 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.
• Liaising with the firm's accountant to assist in their preparation of statutory returns.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Good communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office Suite

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.
• 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
• 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.

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