At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage client accounts, process payments, and handle financial queries in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: O'Reilly Stewart Solicitors, a dynamic law firm in Belfast.
- Benefits: Generous leave, professional development, pension, health plan, and life insurance.
- Other info: Exciting career progression opportunities and a vibrant workplace culture.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and grow your finance skills in the legal sector.
- Qualifications: Accounting Technician preferred; strong Maths and English background essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
This role is ideal for someone with experience in finance within legal or professional services, who thrives in a dynamic environment and is adept at managing multiple financial tasks efficiently.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Monitor client and office bank accounts for incoming payments.
- Process client and office receipts and payments.
- Process bills to clients / external parties.
- Input purchase ledger invoices onto the accounting software.
- Approve and process staff expenses.
- Manage ad hoc queries via emails from colleagues and suppliers.
- Draft simple correspondence unsupervised.
- Maintain attention to detail and accuracy with numerical data.
- Develop good rapport with staff and external suppliers.
- Manage tight deadlines, especially at month-end and financial year-end.
- Produce accounts-related documents and information confidently.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Qualified Accounting Technician would be preferable.
- Strong academic background in Maths and English is essential.
- Experience within a Finance department, preferably in a legal firm.
- Proficiency in Finance software packages and online business banking.
- Experience with Legal Accounts Software (e.g., ALB) would be advantageous.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficient IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Confidence in communicating at senior levels and liaising with both internal and external parties.
- Familiarity with VAT, Solicitors Accounts Regulations, and reporting and investigating queries is beneficial.
Salary is negotiable with a generous benefits package, including 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), access to ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities, uniform, company pension, long-service awards, health plan, life insurance and referral incentives.
To apply, please send CV and covering letter to our Training Manager, Leanne Mills - recruitment@oreillystewart.com O’Reilly Stewart Solicitors - Belfast, Northern Ireland, Law Firm.
Legal Accounts Assistant/Account Technician in Belfast employer: The Law Society of Northern Ireland
The Law Society of Northern Ireland is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that fosters professional growth and development for junior solicitors. With a focus on building a diverse caseload, employees benefit from hands-on experience in various legal matters while enjoying a collaborative environment that encourages mentorship and continuous learning.
Contact Details:
The Law Society of Northern Ireland Recruitment Team
