Accounts Assistant

Company:  VANRATH
Location: belfast
Closing Date: 07/07/2026
Salary: £30,000 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent

Job Description

Join a forward-thinking legal practice where your financial expertise can truly make a difference. Our client is a dynamic, reputable law firm known for delivering exceptional legal services and maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity within the legal sector.

Salary/Benefits

  • Competitive salary package
  • Full attendance bonus
  • Discretionary performance-related bonus
  • Generous holiday entitlement
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression

About your next employer
This is a well-established legal practice specialising in a broad range of legal services, with a strong reputation for client care and compliance. Operating within a busy, multi-disciplinary team, they utilise cutting-edge legal accounting software and are committed to maintaining compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules. The firm boasts a supportive, team-focused environment that values accuracy and professionalism, with a manageable team size and plenty of opportunity for growth.

About you

  • Previous experience in legal accounts or within a professional services environment, preferably familiar with Solicitors Accounts Rules
  • Exceptional attention to detail and numerical accuracy
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information
  • Efficient in managing workload during busy month-end and year-end periods
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team and communicate effectively

What you'll do

  • Manage client and office ledgers, ensuring all transactions are accurately processed
  • Perform regular bank reconciliations for all accounts to confirm exact matches
  • Handle electronic transactions and bank payments with precision
  • Allocate incoming funds correctly to client files and cross-reference accordingly
  • Process cheques, cash, bank deposits, and supplier payments
  • Post and review invoices and client bills, ensuring compliance and accuracy
  • Review completion statements for property transactions, verifying financial correctness
  • Record disbursements such as searches and third-party fees, reconciling as needed
  • Maintain tidy, audit-ready digital financial records
  • Support credit control efforts by monitoring aged debtors
  • Handle accounts queries from fee earners and clients professionally and efficiently

For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact the VANRATH office for a confidential chat today.

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