We are hiring for our client, a small and reputable local law firm based in East Belfast, who are seeking a Bookkeeper / Office Manager to join their close-knit team. This is a permanent position with a key focus on bookkeeping (approx. 70%) alongside general office management (approx. 30%). Top 3 Things to Know About this Job: Varied hybrid role with responsibility across finance and office operations East Belfast location with free on-site parking Work closely with senior partners in a small, professional legal setting The Role Bookkeeping * Manage daily financial transactions using accounting software * Bank reconciliations, legal cashiering, and managing office and client accounts * Prepare monthly reports, payment runs, and VAT returns * Liaise with external accountants and support year-end procedures * Handle payroll preparation and staff expenses Office Management * Oversee general office operations including suppliers, maintenance, and inventory * Support HR administration such as absence tracking, holiday logs, and onboarding * Act as first point of contact for utilities, insurance, and regulatory renewals * Maintain staff files and ensure GDPR and compliance protocols are followed * Support smooth day-to-day functioning of the legal team The Person - What We're Looking For * Prior experience in bookkeeping or legal cashiering, ideally in a professional services setting * Strong IT and accounting software skills * Familiarity with solicitor accounts rules is desirable * Organised, reliable, and able to manage both finance and operations * Comfortable working independently in a small team environment * Professional, discreet, and good with people The Reward - What's in it for You? * Full-time, permanent role with attractive salary * Free parking at East Belfast premises * Autonomy and responsibility in a key support position * Competitive salary depending on experience * Great work-life balance in a stable, long-standing firm Next Steps - Why Hunter Savage As a specialist recruitment consultancy, we support business support professionals across Northern Ireland. For more information or to apply for this Bookkeeper / Office Manager job, contact Nuala McClinton for a confidential discussion. Visit our website to explore additional roles in Legal, Finance, and Business Support. Skills: bookkeeper office manager administrator finance administrator