Job Description 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.