Purchase Ledger Clerk

at  mfg Solicitors LLP

SUMMARY

The details outlined in this job description reflect the content of the post at the date the job description was prepared. It is inevitable that over time the nature of a defined job role will change, existing duties may be lost and other duties gained without changing the general character of the work or level of responsibility entailed. It is intended that this job description will be revised from time to time in discussion with the post holder.
In addition, you may be expected to perform other duties commensurate with this position or as required to assist the business needs. Any additional tasks will be kept within your abilities and skills range, and training will be provided if necessary. Such agreement should not be unreasonably withheld.
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In perso

THE ROLE AND OPPORTUNITY

This role will be managing the firm’s external suppliers, including processing of all supplier invoices, arranging payments for all suppliers, this is for both the firm and client related costs. Also managing and maintaining the internal staff expense claims. The role will also require assisting with a range of transactional tasks across both our client and office functionalities, that includes the monitoring and processing of client payments, internal ledger transfers, reconciliation of transactions as well as daily banking. The role requires a high level of attention to detail and ability to effectively manage various tasks and priorities. The role holder is expected to maintain the confidentiality of financial and other information gained when undertaking the role requirements.
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PURPOSE OF ROLE

A member of the firm’s Finance Team who is responsible for the provision of a high quality financial service to the firm and its clients. This role will be assisting with a range of transactional tasks across our Finance department. The role requires a high level of attention to detail and ability to effectively manage various tasks and priorities. The role holder is expected to maintain the confidentiality of financial and other information gained when undertaking the role requirements.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To fulfil legal accountancy needs.
2. To scrutinize and check all transactions.
3. To assist with general financial, legal and clerical administration, including:
   · To manage the firm’s external suppliers
   · Processing of all supplier invoices
   · Dealing with Chaps and Bacs payments through our online bank system
   · Allocation of direct debits and standing orders
   · Processing daily search invoices
   · Reconciling office petty cash transactions
   · Managing and processing of all staff expense claims
   · To assist monitoring our online bank accounts for the allocation of all incoming electronic payments
   · Daily banking of all incoming cheque and cash payments
   · Checking and posting of firm’s client bills
   · Internal ledger transfers
   · Taking client card payments
   · Other ad-hoc requests