Legal Bookkeeper

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a seasoned Legal Bookkeeper to join a dynamic team in the heart of Dublin City. This role offers the chance to manage day-to-day bookkeeping tasks across multiple branches, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting and Law Society regulations.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing VAT returns, processing payroll, preparing management accounts, and reconciling bank accounts. This is an excellent opportunity to utilise your strong organisational skills and attention to detail in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits of the Legal Bookkeeper Job include:

• A highly competitive salary
• Opportunity for growth within a supportive environment at an established Law Firm
• They offer flexible working opportunities, generous pensions contributions, training opportunities, and supportive leadership. This is an organisation that truly values its employees and provides them with the tools they need to succeed.

Responsibilities of the Legal Bookkeeper Job include:

You will play a pivotal role in managing the day-to-day bookkeeping tasks across multiple branches. Your responsibilities will include ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and Law Society regulations. You will prepare VAT returns, process payroll, prepare management accounts, reconcile bank accounts, and maintain accurate records for audit purposes. Your strong organisational skills and attention to detail will be key to your success in this role.

• Assist in managing daily bookkeeping tasks across five branches
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting and Law Society regulations
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in a timely manner
• Process payroll for staff, including payslips and deductions
• Prepare management accounts, including profit and loss statements and balance sheets
• Reconcile bank accounts regularly
• Maintain accurate records for audits and compliance purposes

Requirements of the Legal Bookkeeper Job:

The ideal candidate will bring previous experience in bookkeeping, with legal experience being a definite advantage. You will have strong knowledge of accounting software (Keyhouse Sam Accounts Package) and Microsoft Office Suite. Your excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and ability to maintain accurate records for audits and compliance purposes will set you apart from other candidates.

• Previous experience in bookkeeping; legal experience is advantageous
• Strong knowledge of accounting software (Keyhouse Sam Accounts Package) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to maintain accurate records for audits and compliance purposes

If this sounds like an opportunity you may be interested in then please feel free to apply with an up to date CV using the link provided, or get in touch with Neil, our Specialist Consultant in total confidence

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates