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Accounts Assistant - Part Time(Legal experience advantageous)Location: Holywood (with flexibility for East Belfast)Hours: Part time - minimum 4 days per week (full time considered)Salary: Commensurate with experienceBrook Street Recruitment is working on behalf of our legal / solicitor client who are currently recruiting for a full time and permanent Accounts AssistantWorking 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.OverviewOr client is a highly experienced practitioners acting for both commercial and private clients, managing the legal affairs of thousands of households and businesses across Northern Ireland.Practice Areas:Business Services, Dispute Resolution, Public Law, Family & Matrimonial, House Sales & Purchases, Wills, Probate & Estate Management, Charity Law, Employment Law.The Accounts Assistant will support the finance function and work closely with the Legal Bookkeeper, assisting with daily accounting duties and maintaining accurate financial records. The role will also provide holiday cover for the Legal Bookkeeper, ensuring continuity in finance operations and client service.Key ResponsibilitiesProcess purchase invoices and supplier paymentsAssist with sales invoicing and payment allocationsReconcile bank accounts and manage petty cashMaintain accurate ledgers and financial filing systemsAssist with month-end tasksLiaise with suppliers and internal teams as neededSkills & ExperiencePrevious accounts or finance administration experienceStrong Excel and numeracy skillsExperience using accounting softwareGood communication and organisational abilitiesHigh attention to detailDesirableExperience working in a professional services or legal environmentPlease send CV to Colleen Farquharson via the apply linkBrook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.JBRP1_UKTJ