Join a well established legal practice as they strengthen their finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal Bookkeeper looking to join a professional, supportive firm where accuracy, client service and compliance are at the heart of everything they do.
Salary/Benefits
- Hourly rate: £14.50-£15.00 (depending on qualifications and experience)
- Company pension scheme
- Healthshield (health cash plan) offering workplace wellbeing services
- Death in Service Scheme
- Part-time hours: 20-25 hours per week, Monday to Friday
About your next employer
This respected legal practice has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality legal services and prides itself on its collaborative and supportive culture. Working closely with the Company Accountant and Finance Partner, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the firm’s day-to-day financial operations while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and confidentiality.
About you
- Previous experience as a Bookkeeper, Legal Cashier or in a similar finance role
- Experience working within a legal practice is desirable, with an understanding of client accounts and legal finance processes
- Relevant accounting or bookkeeping qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Professional, trustworthy and able to handle confidential financial information with discretion
What you’ll do
- Process daily bank transactions and perform bank and client account reconciliations
- Maintain accurate client and office ledgers in line with legal accounting procedures
- Process receipts, payments and transfers, ensuring compliance with internal controls
- Assist with legal billing, fee invoicing and disbursement processing
- Process supplier invoices, creditor reconciliations and expense claims
- Support month-end and year-end finance processes, including reconciliations and reporting
- Assist with audit requirements and ensure compliance with regulatory and accounting standards
- Support the wider finance team with day-to-day bookkeeping and financial administration
For further information on this opportunity, apply via the link or contact the VANRATH office for a confidential discussion today.
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