Accounts Assistant | Award-Winning Law Firm
Permanent | Part Time 21 hours per week
Either over 5 days 9.30 - 2.30 or WTF 9-5
Runcorn | Hybrid working
Great benefits & fantastic team to work with
Due to continued growth, this is a newly created role.Our client is an award-winning legal firm with 4 offices across the North.
This is a part time role with between 21-25 hours a week required which could either be 3 full days at 7 hours per day or 5 days at 5 hours a day which is flexible around how the hours look in practice.
General Responsibilities:
*Daily banking and bank reconciliations.
*BACS and CHAPS payments.
*Facilitating inter-account transfers.
*Process client payment.
*Monitor bank accounts for incoming client funds and bank transfers.
*Handling general queries from fee earners and auditors.
*Process invoices (internal and purchase ledger) and check completion statements.
*Ensuring compliance with SAR, money laundering and VAT regulation.
*Assist with credit control duties when needed.
*Preparation of weekly payment runs and dealing with suppliers as appropriate.
*Processing of expenses and company credit card transactions.
*Handling searches including HMLR / HMCTS / Companies house etc.
*Resolving ledger queries and sundry transaction requests.
*Assisting the finance manager with projects that may include client residual balances and routine accounts duties
The role requires the following:
*Good understanding of Solicitors SRA Account Rules - preferred
*Willingness to undertake additional training as required.
*Demonstrate reliability, organisation and ability to work as part of a team.
*Has a strong attention to detail and is able to work effectively under pressure.
*This is a fast paced role and the ability to work under pressure, with accuracy is essential.
*Being able to maintain confidentiality to our internal and external clients.
Desirable Skills:
*At least 2 year’s legal cashier experience.
*Experience working with Leap and Xero.
*IT proficient, especially in MS Excel.
Benefits:
*Supportive and friendly culture where people are placed before profit.
*The firm is award winning and highly regarded.
*Staff Rewards and recognition - offering discounts on leisure, shopping, and free services such as wellbeing, confidential counselling and support.
*Individual and Team performance incentives
*Discounted legal services for colleagues, friends and family.
*Agile and flexible working.
*Death in Service Benefit
*24/7 GP access for you and your immediate household.
*Pension Plan
*Up to 28 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
*Salary for this role is£25,000 based on a full time position but note that this positionis 21-25 hours per week.
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