P/T Legal Bookkeeper

Law Society; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Ferrys Solicitors LLP is seeking a part-time Bookkeeper to join its Accounts Department at the Ormond Quay office. This role would suit someone with a financial or accounting qualification and some administrative experience who is looking for a part-time position in a busy professional environment.

The position is three days per week, with days agreed with the successful candidate. Training will be provided; prior solicitors’ practice experience is not essential.

Qualifications

• Some previous administrative experience.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• An ability to work accurately with financial information.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A willingness to learn and develop within the role.

Responsibilities

• Managing client and office accounts.
• Recording daily financial transactions.
• Processing invoices, payments and receipts.
• Carrying out bank reconciliations.
• Maintaining accurate financial and accounting records.
• Liaising with solicitors and support staff in relation to accounts and financial matters.
• Providing general administrative support within the Accounts Department as required.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Numerical ability

Communication skills

Job description

Ferrys Solicitors LLP is seeking to recruit a part time Bookkeeper to join its Accounts Department at the Ormond Quay office.

This role would suit someone with a financial or accounting qualification and some previous administrative experience who is looking for a part-time position in a busy professional environment.

Previous bookkeeping or legal accounts experience is not essential. They are happy to provide the necessary training to a candidate who demonstrates the right aptitude, enthusiasm and potential.

The Role

The position will be for three days per week, with the specific days to be agreed with the successful candidate.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing client and office accounts;
• Recording daily financial transactions;
• Processing invoices, payments and receipts;
• Carrying out bank reconciliations;
• Maintaining accurate financial and accounting records;
• Liaising with solicitors and support staff in relation to accounts and financial matters; and
• Providing general administrative support within the Accounts Department as required.

The successful candidate should have:

• Some previous administrative experience;
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail;
• An ability to work accurately with financial information;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; and
• A willingness to learn and develop within the role.

Previous experience in a solicitors' practice is not required. Full training in the firm's accounts procedures and systems will be provided to the successful candidate.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a financial or accounting qualification who would like to develop their practical bookkeeping experience while working three days per week in a supportive professional environment.