Ascentant has openings for Bookkeepers with experience of VAT, Payroll, Auto Enrolment and Legal Cashier work
Why work with Ascentant?
- Flexible working
- Dress down (smart casual)
- Health insurance scheme
- Employee Assistance program
- Corporate Eyecare scheme
- Free parking
- Buy or sell holidays
- Pension scheme
- Paid professional subscription
- Training & Courses
- Staff Socials
- A supportive, friendly working environment
What do our employees say?

“Ascentant is an amazing place to work, my co-workers are approachable and like a big family. There is always someone around to support you if you are unsure on a problem”
Current Vacancies
Bookkeeper
We are always on the look out for bookkeepers, with experience of Quickbooks or Xero a bonus and able to undertake payroll, auto-enrolment and VAT. Additionally, they should be able to prepare accounts to at least trial balance. Experience of Legal Cashiering is also useful. For a job description or further information, please contact hr@ascentant.co.uk.
Legal Cashier
The role is offered on either a part time or full time basis. Some hybrid working may be available, but the majority of the role will be worked in the Derby office.
The candidate should be familiar with the SRA Accounts Rules. Experience with CLC Rules or Legal Aid would be beneficial, but not essential.
Typical duties will include:
?? Dealing with conveyancing transactions
?? Preparing, checking and processing high volume bank payments (BACS/CHAPS/Etc)
?? Dealing with Legal Aid receipts, reconciling LAA statements, dealing with Payments on Account, Recoupments, etc
?? Checking and posting invoices
?? Bank reconciliations
?? Ledger reconciliations
?? Posting disbursements
?? Residual balance investigation
?? Compliance reporting
?? Supporting year end audit and accounts audit
?? Providing support to fee earners by phone and email
Due to the high volume transactions, attention to detail is key along with communication skills.
We are interested in hearing from ILFM qualified Legal Cashiers who are able to undertake legal cashiering and bookkeeping tasks.
If you are looking for your next role in a busy outsourced cash room practice please send your CV and salary to hr@ascentant.co.uk