At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team as a Bookkeeper & Team Assistant, managing client files and supporting daily operations.
- Company: Dynamic legal firm located in Embankment with a collaborative atmosphere.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working days, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Receive training in bookkeeping and legal processes, with excellent career advancement potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a supportive environment while learning valuable skills.
- Qualifications: Organised, eager to learn, and comfortable with administrative tasks; prior experience not required.
The predicted salary is between 25650 - 31350 £ per year.
Permanent position, 9:00-5:00, Embankment (2-3 days a week).
Responsibilities:
- Opening, maintaining and organising client files on Leap (document management software).
- Undertaking AML and client due diligence checks via Leap.
- Preparing engagement letters and related onboarding documentation.
- Assisting with document preparation, formatting and general correspondence.
- Managing diaries, meetings and general administrative tasks.
- Liaising with clients, counsel and other professional contacts.
- Inputting disbursements onto Leap files.
- Regularly reviewing Leap files to identify matters suitable for closure and archiving.
- Monitoring unbilled WIP and disbursements, producing regular reports and proactively highlighting outstanding items requiring attention.
- Assisting with billing administration and invoice preparation.
- Booking restaurants, travel and meeting rooms.
- Supporting the general day-to-day operations of the firm.
- Managing bookkeeping entries and reconciliations.
- Undertaking monthly bank reconciliations and 3-way checks.
- Supporting compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and internal procedures.
- Monitoring receipts, payments and account balances.
- Processing partner expenses and expense claims through Xero.
- Supporting the preparation of information for accountants and external advisers.
- Preparing VAT returns for the firm (using Xero function).
- Supporting improvements to internal systems and processes.
- Liaising with our external IT on any day-to-day issues and to arrange new equipment.
- Over time, assisting with processing inter-account transfers, payroll-related payments, managing supplier payments and general firm expenses.
- Helping develop efficient administrative and financial procedures across the firm.
Support and training will be provided in relation to bookkeeping procedures, legal cashiering and SRA Accounts Rules as part of the role and where required. Prior experience in these areas is not essential, provided the candidate is organised, willing to learn and comfortable working with administrative and financial processes.
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