Bookkeeper

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Record and maintain accurate financial transactions using accounting and bookkeeping software.
• Reconcile bank statements, ledgers and subsidiary accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records of income, expenditure, payments, receipts and disbursements.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and assist with budgeting and forecasting.
• Maintain financial records relating to the firm's criminal defence and legal-aid matters.
• Assist with the preparation, submission and monitoring of legal-aid claims, including recording fees, disbursements, payments and recoveries.
• Reconcile legal-aid payments and matter-related transactions and follow up outstanding or queried claims.
• Provide financial information and supporting documentation to fee earners, management, accountants and auditors.
• Manage end-to-end payroll, including salaries, pensions, bonuses, PAYE, National Insurance and other statutory deductions.
• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records and ensure payroll is processed within required deadlines.
• Keep up to date with relevant accounting, payroll and legal-aid financial procedures and requirements.
• Identify financial discrepancies and assist management with maintaining appropriate financial controls and accurate records.
• Liaise with auditors, accountants and relevant external bodies and provide supporting documentation when required.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling the firm's financial and client-related information.

Skills and Competencies

• Good knowledge of bookkeeping, accounting and payroll procedures.
• Experience with accounting and payroll software.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions, matters and deadlines.
• Good understanding of PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and payroll requirements.
• Ability to maintain accurate financial records relating to legal-aid work.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.

Pay: £38,000.00-£42,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person