Overview
The role of the Purchase Ledger Clerk is to provide part-time support to the Finance team.
Duties
Purchase Ledger
* Check invoices and refer to the Finance Manager if unusual or expected expenditure occurs
* Responsible for posting invoices to the case management system
* Responsible for paying invoices when they are due and processing on the banking system
* Reconcile statements when received to ensure purchase ledger is up to date
Client Matters
* Posting of Legal Aid statement to the case management system
* Paying Legal Aid disbursements within deadlines
* Raising expense/disbursement invoices
Expenses
* Process slips when received
* Ensure all expenses are paid in line with the expenses policy
* Post expense slips to the case management system
Other
* Project work as set by the Finance Manager/Practice Manager to include out of date cheques, SRA and audit related projects
* Monitor for compliance of SARs rules at all times, refer back to fee earner where they may be unsure.
* Escalate matters where necessary to the Finance Supervisor or the Finance Manager/Practice Manager
* Observe all SAR, VAT, MLR regulatory obligations
Any other duties required to be undertaken as directed by the Finance Manager/Practice Manager and Equity Partners.
Experience
The ideal candidate will possess:
* Recent practical experience of accounts administration
* Working knowledge of accounting principles
* Practical experience of handling client enquiries both face to face and by telephone
* Must have up to date knowledge of the SRA
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to work to tight deadlines
* Self-motivated and able to organise own work with minimum supervision
* Excellent attention to detail
* Ability to build and maintain working relationships
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £22,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 24 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Sick pay
Experience:
* purchase ledger: 1 year (preferred)
* Accounts payable: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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