Accounts Assistant | Bangor Job Title : Accounts Assistant Reporting to: Finance Manager Location: Bangor Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £30,000 (Depending on experience) Role Overview: This role supports the Finance Manager in the day-to-day financial operations of the organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing financial transactions and assisting with month-end and year-end procedures. Responsibilities: Prepare and type client invoices as instructed by fee earners Monitor bank accounts and allocate incoming funds to appropriate clients and matters Process CHAPS/BACS payments with appropriate authorisation Post supplier invoices and payments using the practice management system Record and pay client disbursements Manage client and office bank accounts, including internal transfers Bank cheques and maintain accurate records Generate financial reports as required Monitor client account balances Liaise with suppliers when necessary Process expense claims and reconcile petty cash Chase outstanding debts and uncashed cheques Coordinate with fee earners regarding billing and aged debt Support month-end procedures and conduct bank reconciliations Maintain central registers in line with audit requirements Assist with year-end preparation, audit, reconciliations, and reporting Respond to year-end queries Required Skills & Experience: Essential: Previous experience in a professional office environment Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook Familiarity with practice management systems Experience managing both sales and purchase ledgers Competence in bank reconciliations Credit control experience Desirable: Understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules Experience using ALB (Advanced Legal Business) software Personal Attributes: Essential: High attention to detail and accuracy Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines Proactive and able to work independently Strong customer service skills Well-organised and able to perform under pressure, especially during month-end Reliable and committed to completing tasks Willingness to support colleagues and contribute to team efforts Professional approach and commercial awareness Benefits: 25 days annual leave, plus statutory and bank holidays Private medical insurance (option to include family members at own cost) 3% employer pension contribution Death in service cover Company sick pay (up to 4 weeks per year) If you are interested in this role then please apply via the link or contact me directly for more information, James.Hughes1@Hays.com or 0151 242 0740. 4723007