Key Responsibilities and Qualifications
* Proficiency with legal accounting software: adept at using specialised software designed for the legal industry, such as case management and accounting systems.
* Knowledge of annual audit and inspection processes: understanding the procedures and requirements for annual audits and inspections, including preparing documents and liaising with auditors.
* Understanding of industry accounting rules and regulations: familiarity with the specific accounting principles, such as the Solicitors' Accounts Rules (SARs), governing the legal sector.
* Understanding of basic banking processes: foundational knowledge of banking operations, including deposits, withdrawals, and electronic fund transfers.
* Proficiency with double‑entry bookkeeping: recording each transaction in two accounts, ensuring the accounting equation remains balanced.
* Knowledge of maintaining client and office accounts: differentiating between client and office accounts, ensuring client funds are kept separate.
* Ability to complete VAT returns: preparing and submitting VAT returns, calculating VAT on invoices and keeping thorough records.
Benefits
* Generous holiday allowance: 33 days of holiday, increasing to 36 days with tenure, plus the option to purchase an additional 5 days.
* Flexible work arrangements: hybrid working options.
* Family‑friendly policies: enhanced maternity leave and a dedicated Christmas shutdown period.
* Comprehensive benefits: free legal fees, pension plan, private health‑care, virtual GP services, annual salary review, cash‑back options, and many more.
We are an equal‑opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
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