Legal Bookkeeper

Company: VANRATH
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Location: Newtownards
Job Description:

Legal Bookkeeper | Newtownards An established professional services firm is looking for an accurate, organised Legal Bookkeeper to join its busy finance team. You’ll play a key part in keeping financial operations running smoothly, with real scope to grow and develop your career. Salary and benefits

  • Competitive salary, depending on experience
  • Generous annual leave, including bank holidays
  • Ongoing training, development and career progression
  • Company pension scheme
  • Health plan and life insurance
  • Long-service recognition and referral incentives

About the firm This well-established organisation provides tailored services to a wide range of clients. You’ll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values professionalism and development, reporting directly to senior management in a supportive environment. About you

  • Qualified Accounting Technician (preferred)
  • Strong GCSE-level Maths and English (or equivalent)
  • Previous experience in a legal finance environment (desirable)
  • Confident using finance software and online banking platforms
  • Experience with legal accounts software (an advantage)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
  • Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • Comfortable liaising with senior colleagues and handling external queries
  • Knowledge of VAT, client account regulations and reporting procedures (beneficial)

What you’ll be doing

  • Monitoring and processing client and office bank transactions
  • Managing billing, receipts and payments
  • Entering purchase invoices into the accounting system
  • Reviewing and processing staff expenses
  • Responding to day-to-day queries from colleagues and suppliers
  • Drafting straightforward correspondence independently
  • Keeping financial records accurate and up to date
  • Supporting month-end and year-end procedures
  • Preparing accounts documentation with confidence

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Benefits:Option for part time / Flexible hours

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Posted: October 9th, 2026