Legal Bookkeeper (Temporary) – Bangor (BT19)

Legal Bookkeeper (Temporary)

Bangor (BT19)

Salary c.£15.00 – £16.00 p/h DOE

On behalf of our client a busy Professional Services firm in Bangor, McKinty Associates are delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Legal Bookkeeper to join their team. Reporting to the Partners, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance. Initially this will be a temporary position with the strong possibility of a perm post for the right candidate.

**We are happy to consider applications from full and part-time candidates**

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Processing daily accounting of all office and client accounts
• Complete daily banking functions including bank reconciliation
• Online banking processing and Chaps payments
• Daily processing cheque runs
• Record bills/invoices whilst checking for accuracy
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Generate invoices and monitor aged debtors supporting the Credit control process
• Prepare VAT returns and support external audits
• Posting monthly journals for payroll, expenses, month end accruals/prepayments and depreciation

Eligibility criteria:

• Recent relevant experience in a finance team (2 years plus)
• Strong understanding of client accounts and compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules
• Strong bookkeeping experience (ledgers, reconciliations, journals, VAT)
• Excellent numeracy and time management skills
• Strong IT skills and ability to work to deadlines
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills
• Excellent telephone manner

To apply for this role please forward your CV ASAP to Paul Coulter at paul@mckintyassociates.com or Tel on 078 0384 3023 to discuss further.

Applications for this role will be considered immediately with a view to placing the right individual ASAP, so please register your interest early. Please note, the opening may close in advance of advertised closing date – this is a guideline only.

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