Legal Bookkeeper

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.

• 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

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.

• Qualified Accounting Technician (preferred)
• Strong academic background in Maths and English
• Experience with in 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

• 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

Successful applicants may be required to satisfactorily complete pre-employment checks, including references and right-to-work checks, in line with our recruitment policy.