Legal Book-keeper

Overview

Pathway Legal is working with a Belfast city centre firm of solicitors to recruit a Legal Bookkeeper. The role involves managing the firm’s day-to-day accounts, including client and office transactions, and working closely with solicitors and support staff.

Full-time hours are preferred, although the firm is open to discussing part-time hours or a flexible working pattern. The firm uses Alpha for accounts and LEAP for case management.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and accurately record receipts, payments and transfers across client and office accounts.

• Carry out bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.

• Maintain accurate client and office ledgers and support fee billing and credit control.

• Liaise with solicitors and support staff on client balances, payments and other accounts queries.

• Assist with month-end and year-end reporting and prepare records for the firm’s accountants.

• Maintain financial records in line with applicable solicitors’ accounts rules and the firm’s internal procedures.

Essential Skills

• Previous legal bookkeeping or legal cashiering experience within a firm of solicitors.

• Experience handling client and office accounts and completing bank reconciliations.

• A good working knowledge of solicitors’ accounts rules and procedures.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage your own workload.

• Experience with Alpha or LEAP would be an advantage.

What’s on Offer

• A permanent role with a firm of solicitors in Belfast city centre.

• Full-time hours preferred, with flexibility to discuss part-time hours or a working pattern that suits both parties.

For further information, please contact Orla Milligan at Pathway Legal.