Job Description
Brook Street Recruitment is working on behalf of our Belfast client who are currently recruiting for a full time and permanent Legal Bookkeeper.
Working closely with the Partners of the firm, you will be responsible for assisting with the smooth day-to-day running of a busy solicitor's firm's finance department.
Applicants are preferred to have worked in a legal setting but not essential as other bookkeepers will be considered - the ideal candidate will have a good understanding of invoicing, finance, book-keeping.
Duties
1. Ensuring all finance records are up to date & accurate on the firm's finance system.
2. Reconciling bank statements
3. Accurate and timely processing and recording of incoming and outgoing payments
4. Receiving customer payments in person and over the telephone
5. Liaising with suppliers and payment of supplier invoices
6. Preparing and submitting VAT returns via legal accounts software
7. Checking & posting bills & invoices
8. Liaising with the firm's accountant to assist in their preparation of statutory returns
Criteria:
9. Previous experience within a bookkeeping role is 100% essential
10. Good grasp of basic accounting standards and financial processes
11. Good communicator with the ability to work well in a team
12. Competent on Microsoft Office Suite