Senior Bookkeeper

About the position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join a leading corporate law firm. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal accounting, with proven experience managing trust and business accounts in compliance with Legal Practice Council (LPC) requirements and proficiency in Ghost [URL Removed] successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the integrityof financial data and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and firm-specificaccounting requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full bookkeeping function up to trial balance for multiple practice areas within the firm
• Administer and reconcile trust and business accounts in line with Legal Practice Council (LPC) and firm compliance standards
• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts, financial statements, and variance reports for senior management
• Perform bank reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance
• Oversee billing, collections, and payments processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Support the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors as required
• Implement and uphold robust financial controls and reporting procedures
• Supervise and mentor junior finance or bookkeeping staff where applicable
• Collaborate with partners, department heads, and other internal stakeholders on financial and operational matters

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5-7 years' experience as a Bookkeeper or Senior Bookkeeper within a large law firm
• Proficiency in Ghost Practice (essential)
• Strong knowledge of trust accounting principles and LPC compliance requirements
• Relevant accounting or bookkeeping qualification (Diploma in Accounting / Bookkeeping Certificate or equivalent)
• High level of professionalism, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work independently and within a structured corporate environment

Remuneration:
A competitive, market-related package will be offered in line with experience and qualifications

Desired Skills:

• Detail Orientated
• Integrity
• Financial Data
• Compliance
• Full Bookkeeping Function
• Trial Balance
• Reconcilliation
• Trust Accounts
• Business Accounts
• LPC
• Legal Practise Council
• Monthly Management Accounts
• Financial Statements
• Variance Report
• Bank Recons
• Journal Entries
• General Ledger Maintenance
• Billing
• Collections
• Payments
• Accuracy
• Deadline Driven
• Annual Audits
• Financial Controls
• Reporting Structure
• Stakeholder Collaboration

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years Bookkeeping

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree

About The Employer:

A well-established and respected corporate law firm, recognised for its commitment to excellence, integrity, and client service. The firm provides a full range of legal services to leading businesses and institutions, maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards