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Join Our Team as a Residential Property Paralegal in Chesterfield! 

Are you passionate about residential property law and looking to take the next step in your legal career? We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Residential Property Paralegal to join our dynamic team at our offices in Chesterfield. 

Position Details: 

• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent 

• Start Date: Immediate (dependent on notice period) 

• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm 

At Banner Jones, we believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth. We offer a comprehensive training program to help you excel and to fulfil your genuine interest in gaining new skills and legal knowledge. We value hard work, organization, excellent communication and IT skills, and we provide a supportive environment to help you succeed. 

As a Residential Property Paralegal, you will assist the Conveyancer with all aspects of residential property conveyancing including maintaining meticulous records and accounts. Your role will involve effective communication with clients via email and telephone, handling client enquiries, and preparing and submitting SDLT Returns and HM Land Registry applications. You will review title and property documents, prepare contract packs, conduct research, and manage various administrative tasks. 

Be part of a highly-regarded law firm providing wider services to our clients including wills & probate, personal injury, family law, employment advice, litigation, commercial property and corporate work. A firm whose mission is to make a difference by working consistently in the provision of first-class legal services by: 

• Making a meaningful, valuable and significant contribution to our clients 

• Supporting and developing our people 

• Giving back to local communities 

We are seeking candidates with a strong academic background, including GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics. Proficiency in IT, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, is essential. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines, and a team-oriented mindset with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy are also required. Previous experience in supporting fee earners on all aspects of Residential Property conveyancing matters would be advantageous. 

We are committed to your professional growth. After successfully completing the probationary period, you may have the opportunity to pursue formal training programs, leading to esteemed legal qualifications and a promising career. 

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative business that is passionate about the wellbeing of its staff. Additionally, we nurture our talent and are passionate about providing opportunities for continuous professional development and personal growth. 

Working with us comes with numerous benefits, including a good pension plan and a competitive holiday allowance enhanced by a discretionary office closure over Christmas. We provide an annual personal development and training plan to support your growth, and we host an annual staff dinner to celebrate our business successes. Additionally, we offer wellbeing events and participate in social and sporting events with other local businesses throughout the year. 

Apply now and become a pivotal part of our continued growth and success. 

How to Apply: If you are excited about joining our team, please apply by clicking on the following link: How to Apply. Note that the closing dates for applications are guidelines, and we may close vacancies earlier if we receive a high volume of applications. If you do not hear from us within three weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. 

You may also want to find out the reasons why our staff like to work at Banner Jones - Why work at Banner Jones? 

Banner Jones Solicitors is an equal opportunity employer. 

Please note, closing dates on vacancies are provided as a guideline. Banner Jones Ltd reserves the right to close a vacancy earlier than the stated closing date. If there are high volumes of applications received for the position, we may not be able to respond to candidates who have been unsuccessful. If you do not hear back from the Company within three weeks of the closing date, then please take this as confirmation that your application has been unsuccessful and thank you for your interest in Banner Jones Ltd. 

Posted 9/10/24 

 

 

Job role: Senior Management Accountant 

Department: Accounts 

Responsible to: The Directors 

Reporting to: Amanda Payne (COFA) 

Location: Ashby de la Zouch 

Salary: Negotiable dependent on experience 

We have an exciting opening for a qualified Management Account to join our team at Fishers Solicitors and to head up the finance and operations teams. The role is 35 hours a week, 9 – 5, Monday to Friday and has the added perk of hybrid working. 

• Month end processes including journals, accruals & prepayments, nominal analysis, balance sheet review; 

• Preparation of management account packs for partners meetings; 

• Producing, reviewing & updating monthly / yearly cashflow forecast; 

• Preparing budgets for all departments including fee earner targets; 

• Producing regular fee earner analysis and ensuring file reviews are completed; 

• Processing monthly payroll and managing the firm’s pension scheme submissions; 

• Ensuring the firm's accounting policies, procedures and systems are compliant with SRA accounts rules; 

• Supervising and covering for legal cashiers, and providing technical support on complex cashiering queries; 

• Production of quarterly VAT returns, calculating bad debts for reclaiming and submissions; 

• Production of year end accounts for accountants 

• Monthly partner payments and annual processing of their individual Corporation Tax 

• Companies house filing for all partner companies; 

• Producing dormant accounts & confirmation statements. 

• Producing yearly analysis on salaries for potential increases; 

• Year end accounts preparation and submissions to HMRC & Companies House; 

• Assisting COLP with compliance duties including updating financial policies; 

• Other duties requested by the Directors from time to time, within the remit of this role. 

• Management Accountant experience with a relevant qualification; 

• Previous experience of working in a law firm with knowledge of SRA rules and SAR’s (preferred); 

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail; 

• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines; 

• High level of confidentiality; 

• Experience of managing/supervising a team together with an ability to work well as part of a team and independently; 

• Exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written); 

We’re a firm who work hard but play hard too! We have lots of benefits and perks to offer anyone joining our team. Here’s some of what we offer: 

• 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays, plus Christmas shut down 

• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday 

• Life assurance death in service benefit at 3x salary 

• Private GP service 

• Annual performance related bonus scheme 

• New employee referral incentives 

• Company sick pay 

• Professional fees paid 

• Professional development 

Other perks include: hybrid working, employee of the quarter awards, birthday wheel, payday lunches, social events and volunteer time off. 

We’re a friendly independent law firm based in modern offices on the edge of Ashby-de-la-Zouch with offices also in Derby and Tamworth. We’re a thriving business of over 200 years, who like to get stuck in, work hard, and love what we do. Our values are outlined below so you can get an idea about our culture. 

Please apply by sending a copy of your CV to our HR & Office Manager, Kristin Clark, at Kristin.Clark@fisherslaw.co.uk. 

Posted 12/08/24