Bookkeeper/Receptionist
About the role
Bradford Rathborne Law
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Published
July 2, 2026
Location
2099-152 Street, SURREY, Canada
Category
Accounting / Finance
Job Type
Full-time
Minimum
45000
Maximum
65000
Description
We are a small South Surrey law firm currently seeking an experienced receptionist/bookkeeper to join our team, in this role you will be responsible for the front desk operations as well as the bookkeeping for the firm. We are looking for someone that is outgoing and detail oriented with a strong understanding and accuracy of law firm bookkeeping and law society trust accounting requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Answering and forwarding incoming calls, greeting clients and obtaining identification, scheduling appointments Opening files Maintaining and ordering office supplies Maintain financial records for general and trust accounts including posting receipts, credit card receipts and cheques Accounts payable and accounts receivable Prepare bank reconciliations for general and multiple trust accounts Prepare monthly and quarterly PST, GST, TAF, Process Semi-Monthly Payroll, Payroll Reports and Remittances Prepare trust cheques for the conveyancing department including At Source payouts Monitor Online bank accounts Daily bank runs as needed Ensure accuracy and compliance with Law Society trust accounting rules Additional administrative duties as required
What We Are Looking For
Previous law firm experience would be an asset 2 years experience in a bookkeeping role preferably using Esilaw accounting software but not required Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe etc.) Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) Excellent professional and friendly telephone manner and customer service Ability to multitask and work independently with minimal supervision with excellent attention to detail, well organized Regular office hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Fridays 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Salary range $45,000 to $65,000 depending on qualifications and experience
Please submit resumes via email to michael@bradfordrathborne.com
We thank all candidates for their interest in this position however, only those shortlisted will be contacted. All applicants will be kept in confidence.
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About BC Legal Management Association
We are a non-profit organization with more than 625 individual and 35 honorary members representing more than 185 member firms. Our member firms are predominantly located in the Metro Vancouver area, but also reach as far as Prince George, the interior and Vancouver Island. More than 80 percent of our members work in small law firms of 15 lawyers or less.
The BCLMA is focused on providing you with the professional development, support and networking opportunities you need to enjoy and advance your career in legal management.
We know that success is rarely achieved alone. We create comfortable opportunities to ask questions, make enquires, identify professional landmines, share war stories and connect with respected like-minded colleagues. At BCLMA, you are supported.
With BCLMA, you are:
- surrounded by colleagues
- part of a community
- supported by resources
- invited to learn, network, experience, enquire, share and gather together
- building your professional reputation
- getting answers to questions you didn’t know to ask
- invited to join any of our nine subsections
Together, we learn and advance.
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Bookkeeper/Receptionist
About the role
Bradford Rathborne Law
BRADFORD%20RATHBORNE%20LAW
Published
July 2, 2026
Location
2099-152 Street, SURREY, Canada
Category
Accounting / Finance
Job Type
Full-time
Minimum
45000
Maximum
65000
Description
We are a small South Surrey law firm currently seeking an experienced receptionist/bookkeeper to join our team, in this role you will be responsible for the front desk operations as well as the bookkeeping for the firm. We are looking for someone that is outgoing and detail oriented with a strong understanding and accuracy of law firm bookkeeping and law society trust accounting requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Answering and forwarding incoming calls, greeting clients and obtaining identification, scheduling appointments Opening files Maintaining and ordering office supplies Maintain financial records for general and trust accounts including posting receipts, credit card receipts and cheques Accounts payable and accounts receivable Prepare bank reconciliations for general and multiple trust accounts Prepare monthly and quarterly PST, GST, TAF, Process Semi-Monthly Payroll, Payroll Reports and Remittances Prepare trust cheques for the conveyancing department including At Source payouts Monitor Online bank accounts Daily bank runs as needed Ensure accuracy and compliance with Law Society trust accounting rules Additional administrative duties as required
What We Are Looking For
Previous law firm experience would be an asset 2 years experience in a bookkeeping role preferably using Esilaw accounting software but not required Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe etc.) Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) Excellent professional and friendly telephone manner and customer service Ability to multitask and work independently with minimal supervision with excellent attention to detail, well organized Regular office hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Fridays 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Salary range $45,000 to $65,000 depending on qualifications and experience
Please submit resumes via email to michael@bradfordrathborne.com
We thank all candidates for their interest in this position however, only those shortlisted will be contacted. All applicants will be kept in confidence.
Not the right fit? Search for Bookkeeper/Receptionist jobs in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
About BC Legal Management Association
We are a non-profit organization with more than 625 individual and 35 honorary members representing more than 185 member firms. Our member firms are predominantly located in the Metro Vancouver area, but also reach as far as Prince George, the interior and Vancouver Island. More than 80 percent of our members work in small law firms of 15 lawyers or less.
The BCLMA is focused on providing you with the professional development, support and networking opportunities you need to enjoy and advance your career in legal management.
We know that success is rarely achieved alone. We create comfortable opportunities to ask questions, make enquires, identify professional landmines, share war stories and connect with respected like-minded colleagues. At BCLMA, you are supported.
With BCLMA, you are:
- surrounded by colleagues
- part of a community
- supported by resources
- invited to learn, network, experience, enquire, share and gather together
- building your professional reputation
- getting answers to questions you didn’t know to ask
- invited to join any of our nine subsections
Together, we learn and advance.