We are looking for an applicant who is bright, well-organised, enthusiastic and self-motivated. You will work with the Finance Director to support the small staff team to deliver our products. You will have a strong attention to detail and be able to work well within a team.

Legal Action Group supports and empowers those providing legal services and using the law to achieve justice for those who are disadvantaged, unable to speak for themselves or who struggle to be heard, by:

Publishing and disseminating accessible, high quality, authoritative and up to date legal information and knowledge.

Delivering education and training and creating opportunities for the exchange of ideas.

Being an authoritative voice speaking up for justice and improving law and practice.

Our vision is a fair legal system that excludes no one, upholds equality and social justice, and meets the needs of the people it serves.

Status: Permanent

Location: Flexible – working from home and a central London office

Hours: 21 hours (flexible on how they are worked within core business hours)

Salary: £27,000 to £30,000 (pro rata) depending on experience

Pension: 8% (min - 6% paid by employer)

Leave 25 days annual leave and bank holidays (pro rata)

Please complete the application form and equality and diversity form. Please email to sjames@lag.org.uk

LAG is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from anyone who believes they fit the essential key skills and abilities required of the role.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We particularly welcome applicants from those who are significantly underrepresented in our sector, such as individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.

It is helpful to us if you can complete the equal opportunities information sheet. The information will be treated as confidential and used for statistical purposes only.

Closing date: 10 June 2022 before 12pm

Interview: week commencing 20 June 2022

Job title: Bookkeeper

Reporting to: CEO initially and then to the Finance Director

To provide a range of book-keeping services, reporting to the Chief Executive/Finance Director.

Monthly reconciliation of bank and Paypal accounts

Direct debit management and processing

Set up payments in the banking system

Maintain the sales and purchasing ledger on the Xero accounting system

Assist in maintaining membership/subscriber information on the CRM database

Prepare and send out annual membership and other sales invoices

Preparation, monitoring and payment of royalties

Liaise with suppliers, customers, staff and volunteers

Assisting the Finance Director/Chief Executive with budget setting, management accounts and cash flow

Provide ad-hoc financial support and reports to the Finance Director and Chief Executive when required

Friendly and approachable

Self-motivated and hard working

Committed to the core values and objectives of the organisation

Confident and keen to improve and automate bookkeeping processes

Strong knowledge of Xero, including inventory management

Book sales/publishing

Royalties

Good knowledge of charity/third sector organisation

AAT/CIMA/ACA/ACCA part-qualified/active study or equivalent experience

Methodical and organised with good attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure and to a deadline

Positive attitude to problem solving

Confident to work unsupervised on own and as part of a team

Possess an energetic and resilient attitude

Professional approach to work and strong interpersonal skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent IT skills and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

Good time management and organisational skills, with strong accuracy and attention to detail

Experience of bookkeeping using a computerised accounting system

Following and adhering to financial procedures

Part qualified (AAT or similar)

Experience of Xero

Experience of bank reconciliations