Our client throughout the years has been at the forefront of legal services provision and have established departments in numerous legal disciplines. They place huge importance on client care and integrity. The firm has conducted a number of high-profile cases, which have been reported, and are proud to maintain their standing and reputation in the provision of legal services.

They are now seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk is to provide part time support to the finance team on the client account, purchase ledger and petty cash.

Responsibilities

• Purchase Ledger
• Check invoices and refer to the Finance Manager if unusual or expected expenditure occurs
• Responsible for posting invoices to the case management system
• Responsible for paying invoices when they are due and processing on the banking system
• Reconcile statements when received to ensure purchase ledger is up to date
• Client Matters
• Posting of Legal Aid statement to the case management system
• Paying Legal Aid disbursements within deadlines
• Raising expense/disbursement invoices
• Expenses
• Process slips when received
• Ensure all expenses are paid in line with the expenses policy
• Post expense slips to the case management system
• Other
• Project work as set by the Finance Manager/Practice Manager to include out of date cheques, SRA and audit related projects
• Monitor for compliance of SARs rules at all times, refer back to fee earner where they may be unsure.
• Escalate matters where necessary to the Finance Supervisor or the Finance Manager/Practice Manager
• Observe all SAR, VAT, MLR regulatory obligations
• Any other duties required to be undertaken as directed by the Finance Manager/Practice Manager and Equity Partners.

Candidate Profile

• Recent practical experience of accounts administration
• Working knowledge of accounting principles
• Practical experience of handling client enquiries both face to face and by telephone
• Must have up to date knowledge of the SRA (Solicitors Accounts Rules
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, show flexibility and prioritise workloads in a calm and consistent manner
• Must be able to work in an open plan, friendly but fast paced environment
• Ensure all hardcopy materials containing confidential information are securely stored and accessible only to those authorised to view such content
• Ensure all confidential information stored electronically are securely stored and accessible only to those authorised to view such content
• Must be self-motivated and able to organise own work with minimum supervision

Important Notice

It is Career Legal’s policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful, and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you.

Career Legal is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.