Purpose of job
On a day-to-day basis you will:
1. Effectively receive and process all payments and receipts for client and office accounts.
2. Accurately conduct CHAPS, BACS, International Payments and Inter Account Transfers within agreed time limits.
3. Assist and support other team members in other duties as required.
4. Other administrative duties as required.
5. Ensuring that own knowledge and skills are kept up to date, requesting training where necessary.
The candidate
The ideal candidate will come from a professional services administrative background, although this is not essential. You will be process driven and highly organised, enjoying supporting fee earners in a busy law firm. Great at multi-tasking as well as working in a fast paced, process driven environment.
6. Previous experience working as a Legal Account Assistant or in a similar role is advantageous however not essential, as training will be provided.
7. Strong IT skills, including word and excel.
8. Good organisation and administrative skills.
9. Accuracy and diligence.
10. Ability to effectively prioritise.
11. Excellent communication skills.
Equal opportunities
We are committed to recruiting individuals on merits of suitability for each role, on the basis of qualifications and experience. All applications are treated fairly and equally regardless of sexual orientation, race, disability, religious beliefs and any other protected characteristic, ensuring that there are equal opportunities at all stages of the recruitment process.
Core Benefits
One of the best things about joining Birketts is our rewards package. At Birketts, we are appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:
12. 25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays
13. Long Service holiday award – 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service
14. Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed)
15. Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee)
16. Staff Profit Share / Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share)
17. Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance
18. Paid ESG day (Environmental, Social and Governance)
19. Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
20. Subsidised gym membership
21. Electric car scheme
22. Eye Care Voucher
23. Agile Working Policy
24. Dress for your Day Policy
Birketts is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. We welcome applications from people looking for flexible, agile and part-time roles and we are happy to explore your preferred working patterns as part of your application.