Legal Book Keeper

Accounts Assistant - Part Time

(Legal experience advantageous)
Location: Holywood (with flexibility for East Belfast)
Hours: Part time - minimum 4 days per week (full time considered)
Salary: Commensurate with experience

Brook Street Recruitment is working on behalf of our legal / solicitor client who are currently recruiting for a full time and permanent Accounts Assistant

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 department.

Applicants are preferred to have worked in a legal setting but not essential as other bookkeepers / accountants will also be considered - the ideal candidate will have a good understanding of invoicing, finance, book-keeping.

Overview

Or client is a highly experienced practitioners acting for both commercial and private clients, managing the legal affairs of thousands of households and businesses across Northern Ireland.

Practice Areas:

Business Services, Dispute Resolution, Public Law, Family & Matrimonial, House Sales & Purchases, Wills, Probate & Estate Management, Charity Law, Employment Law.

The Accounts Assistant will support the finance function and work closely with the Legal Bookkeeper, assisting with daily accounting duties and maintaining accurate financial records. The role will also provide holiday cover for the Legal Bookkeeper, ensuring continuity in finance operations and client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and supplier payments
• Assist with sales invoicing and payment allocations
• Reconcile bank accounts and manage petty cash
• Maintain accurate ledgers and financial filing systems
• Assist with month-end tasks
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams as needed

Skills & Experience

• Previous accounts or finance administration experience
• Strong Excel and numeracy skills
• Experience using accounting software
• Good communication and organisational abilities
• High attention to detail

Desirable

• Experience working in a professional services or legal environment
  

Please send CV to Colleen Farquharson via the apply link

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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