Legal Bookkeeper

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Northern Ireland is seeking a full-time Legal Bookkeeper to assist in the finance department of a busy solicitor's firm. The ideal candidate should have prior bookkeeping experience and a solid understanding of accounting processes. This role involves managing financial records, processing payments, and preparing VAT returns.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a bookkeeping role is essential.
• Good grasp of basic accounting standards and financial processes.
• Competent on Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all finance records are up to date & accurate.
• Process and record incoming and outgoing payments.
• Liaise with suppliers and process invoices.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Assist the firm's accountant with statutory returns.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Basic accounting standards

Communication skills

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.

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

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a bookkeeping role is 100% 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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