Legal Bookkeeper

Legal Bookkeeper **Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK and Ireland. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.** We are recruiting for a Legal Book-keeper to join the team of one of our Client’s based in Ballymena on a permanent part -time basis. 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 function. Specific roles & responsibilities include: Supervision and maintenance of firm’s client, office and deposit bank accounts. Reconciling bank statements. Accurate and timely processing and recording of incoming and outgoing payments (Bacs/Cheques/Bank lodgements /Payments via card terminal). Receiving customer payments in person and over the telephone. Keying electronic payments for approval by the Partners. Ensuring all finance records are up to date & accurate on the firm’s finance system. Checking & posting bills & invoices. Petty cash management Preparation of cash-flow forecasts, Key Performance Indicators and specific daily/ month-end/ year-end financial reports Liaising with suppliers and payment of supplier invoices Aged- debt review and recovery. Credit Card analysis and payments Preparing and submitting VAT returns via legal accounts software (Making Tax Digital) Liaising with the firm’s accountant to assist in their preparation of statutory returns. Criteria: Previous experience within a bookkeeping/ accounting- focused role is essential. Competent on Microsoft Office packages particular Outlook, Word and Excel. Excellent communication skills. Ability to observe strict levels of confidentiality required to work in a legal practice. Previous experience/knowledge of legal accounts software (such as Insight Legal) or working in finance within a legal setting is not essential but would be highly desirable. Hours of Work: This role will be part time – flexibility to discuss hours and days of work. However, ideally working days would be a Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Salary: Salary negotiable depending on experience. Job Type: Part- time Permanent Please contact Deirdre on at Staffline Recruitment to speak in confidence regarding the role or email Skills: Legal Bookkeeper Accounts Permanant