Legal Book Keeper

Posted 23 February 2026
Salary Negotiable
LocationCounty Antrim
Job type Permanent
Discipline Accountancy and Finance
ReferenceBBBH433562_1771848486

Job description

Brook Street Recruitment is working on behalf of our Belfast legal / solicitor client who are currently recruiting for a full time and permanent Book Keeper/ Accountant

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 / accountants will also 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/ accounts based role is 100% essential
  • Good grasp of basic accounting standards and financial processes
  • Good communicator with the ability to work well in a team



Please send CV to Colleen Farquharson via the apply link

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