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Job Specification

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Switalskis Solicitors Limited
Full-time Permanent

ABOUT US 

Switalskis is an award-winning law firm, recently listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for the third consecutive year.

Established in 1993 by Stephen Switalski, we began with a focus on child care law and criminal law from a single office in Wakefield. Since then we’ve expanded to 12 locations employing approximately 400 people who provide a wide array of specialist legal services.

A career at Switalskis means being part of a firm that cares and is here for you. We’re dynamic and progressive, and we never stand still. We have been recognised as Large Firm of the Year at The Yorkshire Legal Awards and named in the top 50 fastest growing companies in Yorkshire in the Yorkshire Growth Index.


THE ROLE

In this role, you will work closely with our Finance team to process purchase ledger transactions and client disbursements accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with internal procedures, VAT requirements and regulatory obligations.


Key Responsibilities:

Purchase Ledger

  • Process supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding, authorisation and VAT treatment.
  • Manage supplier accounts, including reconciliations, payment runs and query resolution.
  • Maintain supplier records and complete required checks in line with firm policies and procedures.
  • Process search fee invoices and client disbursements, ensuring accurate allocation and timely payment.

Compliance & Controls

  • Ensure all financial processing complies with internal controls, firm policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Support compliance with the Solicitors' Accounts Rules, maintaining confidentiality when handling financial and client information.
  • Assist with audit requests and compliance activities as required.

Reporting & Finance Support

  • Support month-end processes, reconciliations and reporting.
  • Maintain accurate financial records and provide administrative support to the wider Finance team.


This is a hybrid role, with flexibility on location across our Yorkshire offices.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Essential

  • Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable or similar finance role.
  • Good understanding of VAT and financial controls.
  • Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
  • Excellent organisation skills with the ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines.
  • Strong communication skills and a professional approach to stakeholder relationships.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
  • A reliable, discreet and confidential approach when handling financial information.

Desirable

  • Experience working with client ledgers.
  • Knowledge of the Solicitors' Accounts Rules.
  • Advanced Excel skills, including the use of pivot tables and reporting functions.



Click the link below to submit your application and a member of the team will be in touch. For any questions please contact Recruitment@Switalskis.com

  • Annual Bonus
  • Long Service Award days - 1 for every 2 years of service (FTE)
  • Paid Professional subscriptions
  • Training and development
  • Wellness packages
  • Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption pay
  • Group Insurances for Life Insurance, Critical Illness and Income Protection
  • Apprenticeship Funding for training and development
  • Perkbox Membership
  • Contractual sick pay
  • All Company equipment will be supplied for Hybrid working
  • Annual Bonus Scheme
  • Holiday Purchase and Sell back schemes
  • Company pension scheme

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