Job Description

Legal Accounts Assistant

Permanent position. Full-time preferred (job-share considered)

John Copland and Son is an established, family-run, law firm based on the Isle of Sheppey that has been supporting a wide range of businesses, institutions, families and individuals since 1867. Our work includes buying, selling, managing and dealing with Property, Estates, Companies and Trusts and Court work dealing with divorce, child and financial claims, personal injury, estates disputes and commercial disputes.

To grow the business further John Copland & Son currently looking for a

Legal Accounts Assistant

This role provides typing and administration support to our Accounts Manager dealing with day to day accounting aspects. Ideally you already have the experience below but we are prepared to consider and train less qualified candidates looking for a long term career and specialism.

Role and Responsibilities

- You will work closely with our Accounts Manager supporting on a range of account tasks

- Daily posting of bank transactions in and out of the firms client and office accounts and fee receipts into the accounting ledger

- You will correspond with clients and legal organisations - complete and prepare account documentation, etc

- Reviewing client ledgers, balances, archiving files and processing invoices

- Preparing invoices and documentation to supporting fee earners

- You will act as a point of contact managing incoming calls/enquiries when the need arises

- You will work to a high standard and maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times

Your experience

- You are experienced working within a legal setting

- You are experienced and comfortable typing, preparing invoices and supporting with general administrative work

- You have excellent people skills and are highly organized

- You have excellent communication skills both verbal and written

What John Copland & Son Offers

- Good opportunities for training, obtaining qualifications and internal promotion.

- Salary according to experience and current qualifications.

- Full-time hours: 37.5 per week

- Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

- Salary From 23,809.50 per year minimum starting

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 23,809.50 per year

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Work Location: In person