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 position is 21-25 hours per week.

Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy.

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