Job title: Legal Bookkeeper
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Location: Ballymena, UK
Job published: 18-06-2025
Job ID: 82654
Contact name: Hollie Wilson-O'Neill
Contact email: hollie@huntersavage.com

Job Description

We are hiring for our client, a reputable and well-established legal practice based in Ballymena, to recruit a Legal Bookkeeper. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity for someone with strong experience in legal finance who thrives in a stable, close-knit team.

Working closely with the Partners and wider support team, the successful Legal Bookkeeper will manage the day-to-day accounts function, ensuring compliance with all legal financial practices and helping maintain the firm’s longstanding reputation for accuracy, trust, and professionalism.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

  1. Competitive salary of £32,000 – £34,000 depending on experience
  2. Based in Ballymena
  3. Opportunity to join a stable, highly respected local legal firm

The Role:

  • Maintain and reconcile client, office, and deposit accounts
  • Process all incoming/outgoing payments including BACS, cheques, lodgements, and card payments
  • Manage petty cash and input supplier invoices
  • Assist with credit control, aged debt review, and recoveries
  • Prepare cash flow forecasts and financial reports
  • Submit VAT returns via legal accounting software (e.g. Insight Legal)
  • Liaise with external accountants and suppliers
  • Ensure all financial records are maintained in line with legal compliance standards

The Person:

  • Minimum 1 year of experience in a finance/bookkeeping role within a law firm
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Outlook, and Word)
  • High level of accuracy, discretion, and ability to work independently
  • Knowledge of legal accounts software (e.g. Insight Legal) desirable
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

The Rewards:

  • £32,000–£34,000 depending on experience
  • 35 hours per week (full-time, Monday–Friday)
  • Company pension & statutory holidays
  • Office closure for one week at Christmas

For further information and to apply for this Legal Bookkeeper role, please contact Hollie Wilson-O’Neill. Visit our website to view a full list of current opportunities.