Job title: Bookkeeper/Office Manager
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Location: Belfast Antrim
Job published: 16-06-2025
Job ID: 81606
Contact name: Nuala McClinton
Contact email: nuala@huntersavage.com

Job Description

We are hiring for our client, a small and reputable local law firm based in East Belfast, who are seeking a Bookkeeper / Office Manager to join their close-knit team. This is a permanent position with a key focus on bookkeeping (approx. 70%) alongside general office management (approx. 30%).

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

  1. Varied hybrid role with responsibility across finance and office operations
  2. East Belfast location with free on-site parking
  3. Work closely with senior partners in a small, professional legal setting

The Role

Bookkeeping
• Manage daily financial transactions using accounting software
• Bank reconciliations, legal cashiering, and managing office and client accounts
• Prepare monthly reports, payment runs, and VAT returns
• Liaise with external accountants and support year-end procedures
• Handle payroll preparation and staff expenses

Office Management
• Oversee general office operations including suppliers, maintenance, and inventory
• Support HR administration such as absence tracking, holiday logs, and onboarding
• Act as first point of contact for utilities, insurance, and regulatory renewals
• Maintain staff files and ensure GDPR and compliance protocols are followed
• Support smooth day-to-day functioning of the legal team

The Person – What We’re Looking For

• Prior experience in bookkeeping or legal cashiering, ideally in a professional services setting
• Strong IT and accounting software skills
• Familiarity with solicitor accounts rules is desirable
• Organised, reliable, and able to manage both finance and operations
• Comfortable working independently in a small team environment
• Professional, discreet, and good with people

The Reward – What’s in it for You?

• Full-time, permanent role with attractive salary
• Free parking at East Belfast premises
• Autonomy and responsibility in a key support position
• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Great work-life balance in a stable, long-standing firm

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage

As a specialist recruitment consultancy, we support business support professionals across Northern Ireland. For more information or to apply for this Bookkeeper / Office Manager job, contact Nuala McClinton for a confidential discussion. Visit our website to explore additional roles in Legal, Finance, and Business Support.