At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage financial operations and support billing processes in a dynamic legal environment.
- Company: Reputable professional services firm with a collaborative and forward-thinking culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 33 days leave, health plan, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Supportive environment with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a respected firm and make a real impact on financial operations.
- Qualifications: Qualified Accounting Technician preferred; experience in legal finance is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 33000 Β£ per year.
A reputable professional services firm is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Bookkeeper to strengthen their dynamic finance team. Join a firm where your expertise will help streamline financial operations within a respected legal practice, offering opportunities for growth and professional development.
Salary/Benefits
- Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Access to ongoing professional development and career progression
- Company pension scheme
- Health plan and life insurance
- Long-service awards
- Uniform and referral incentives
About your next employer
This firm is a well-established provider of legal and financial services, committed to delivering tailored solutions to a diverse client base. The team is collaborative and forward-thinking, with a focus on professionalism and growth, reporting directly to senior management in a supportive environment.
About you
- Qualified Accounting Technician (preferred)
- Strong academic background in Maths and English
- Experience within a legal firm's finance department (desirable)
- Proficiency in finance software and online banking platforms
- Experience with Legal Accounts Software (e.g., ALB) advantageous
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Confident liaising at senior levels and handling external queries
- Knowledge of VAT, Solicitors Accounts Regulations, and reporting procedures is beneficial
What you'll do
- Monitor and process client and office bank transactions
- Manage billing, receipts, and payments efficiently
- Input purchase invoices into accounting systems
- Approve and process staff expenses
- Handle ad hoc queries from colleagues and suppliers
- Draft simple correspondence independently
- Maintain accuracy and attention to detail in financial data
- Support month-end and year-end financial procedures
- Produce accounts-related documentation confidently
For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact the recruitment office for a confidential chat today.
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