Legal Bookkeeper

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

• Ensuring all finance records are up to date & accurate on the firm's finance system.
• Reconciling bank statements
• Accurate and timely processing and recording of incoming and outgoing payments
• Receiving customer payments in person and over the telephone
• Liaising with suppliers and payment of supplier invoices
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns via legal accounts software
• Checking & posting bills & invoices
• Liaising with the firm's accountant to assist in their preparation of statutory returns

Criteria:

• Previous experience within a bookkeeping role is 100% essential
• Good grasp of basic accounting standards and financial processes
• Good communicator with the ability to work well in a team
• Competent on Microsoft Office Suite

Please send CV to Colleen Farquharson via the apply link

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.