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Legal Accounts Assistant
Legal Accounts Assistant
Legal Accounts Assistant
Posted 2 days ago
- Haywards Heath, West Sussex
- Any
- External
Our client, based in Haywards Heath, are looking Legal Accounts Assistant.
We are looking for someone who wants to contribute to a fast-growing practice. Other than relevant experience, we would like the successful candidate to have the right character and mindset who doesn't mind rolling their sleeves up and getting on with the task at hand. Someone who enjoys taking responsibility, is able to use their common sense and has a firm grasp of the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
Responsibilities
Invoicing
Bank reconciliation
Sales and purchase ledger
Payments
Client/ Office transfers
CHAPS transfers, processing client payments, producing and checking completion statements and billing
Receiving, checking and paying consultant invoices
Paying supplier invoices
VAT returns
Month end reporting
Operating our case management system Actionstep
Operating Xero
Monthly payroll processing
Liaising with and supporting the consultant solicitors
Liaising with and supporting the retained team
Dealing with client queries
Managing outstanding debts
Keeping records up to date and comply with Solicitors Accounts rules and VAT regulations
Keep abreast of new rules and regulations from the SRA
Following the file closing process to ensure client files are dealt with correctly
Experience / Skills
Applicants should have:
Some good academic results
An ability to work well independently and use your own initiative, but also react positively to management and be able to delegate and supervise work within your own team
A meticulous eye for detail and an eloquent and precise way with words
High service and presentation standards
IT skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
An ability to calmly and humorously deal with a busy workload and demanding clients
An enthusiasm to take on new challenges and broaden your knowledge base and skills set
Job Title: Legal Accounts Assistant
Location: Haywards Heath
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 depending on experience
Full Time: Monday - Thursday, 9am-6pm, Friday 9am-5pm
For more information about this role, please contact Jamie Watson at Clearline Recruitment
We are looking for someone who wants to contribute to a fast-growing practice. Other than relevant experience, we would like the successful candidate to have the right character and mindset who doesn't mind rolling their sleeves up and getting on with the task at hand. Someone who enjoys taking responsibility, is able to use their common sense and has a firm grasp of the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
Responsibilities
Invoicing
Bank reconciliation
Sales and purchase ledger
Payments
Client/ Office transfers
CHAPS transfers, processing client payments, producing and checking completion statements and billing
Receiving, checking and paying consultant invoices
Paying supplier invoices
VAT returns
Month end reporting
Operating our case management system Actionstep
Operating Xero
Monthly payroll processing
Liaising with and supporting the consultant solicitors
Liaising with and supporting the retained team
Dealing with client queries
Managing outstanding debts
Keeping records up to date and comply with Solicitors Accounts rules and VAT regulations
Keep abreast of new rules and regulations from the SRA
Following the file closing process to ensure client files are dealt with correctly
Experience / Skills
Applicants should have:
Some good academic results
An ability to work well independently and use your own initiative, but also react positively to management and be able to delegate and supervise work within your own team
A meticulous eye for detail and an eloquent and precise way with words
High service and presentation standards
IT skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
An ability to calmly and humorously deal with a busy workload and demanding clients
An enthusiasm to take on new challenges and broaden your knowledge base and skills set
Job Title: Legal Accounts Assistant
Location: Haywards Heath
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 depending on experience
Full Time: Monday - Thursday, 9am-6pm, Friday 9am-5pm
For more information about this role, please contact Jamie Watson at Clearline Recruitment