We have a truly exciting opportunity for a strong Senior Legal Assistant Accountant.
The opportunity is with a prestigious multinational Legal Firm continuing to grow their operations here in Ireland.
This is a new position, we are seeking someone with strong knowledge across Cashiering and Banking. You will work closely with the senior finance team and partners taking ownership of cash allocations & receipting, cashflow forecasting and bank account management.
Establishing and streamlining new & existing processes whilst working within the law society's guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
* Daily allocations of all IRL office cash receipts - bank accounts adherence at all times to SARs and company policies
* Daily bank reconciliations for all IRL accounts; reconciliation and posting of all Official fees
* Compilation of Month end Bank reconciliation summaries for Office & Client Account
* Cancellation of out of date Client & Office Account cheques and follow up procedure
* Partner drawings and distributions postings - including bank file uploads
* Maintenance of a cash flow forecast balance for various bank accounts
* Ad hoc postings such as bank charges and direct debits
* Review of daily credit alert for credit disbursements
* Daily allocations of all IRL client monies
* Process client account transactions including Manual deposit interest
* Reconciliation of trust accounts
* Reconciliation of firm suspense account
* Processing client to office transfers in accordance with SAR and firm policies
* Assisting fee earners and internal stakeholders with queries
* Liaising with the firms banking platform where necessary
* Support finance leadership team in annual File review and SRA audit and law society
* Maintain compliance with Client residual balances project
Person Specification & Qualifications:
* Minimum of 3-8 years relevant accounts experience within the Legal Sector
* Accounting Technician or relevant qualification advantageous but not essential
* Knowledge of SARs and law society regulations
* Strong Excel skills and other ERP systems
* Good inter-personal and communication skills
* Able to deal with tight deadlines ; has excellent organisational skills
* Strong attention to detail, is accurate and consistent
* Must be forward thinking and able to use initiative
* Able to work as a team member; with flexibility regarding hybrid working arrangements
Benefits:
* 50:50 Hybrid working policy
* Easy access to bus, Luas and rail
* Company pension, VHI, 26 days annual leave, bonus
This is a great opportunity for someone within the legal sector looking to take the next step in their career and manage their own time, day and desk.