Bromley based legal practice have an opening for a full time legal cashier. This is an office-based, permanent role supporting the Financial Controller and other members of the accounting team. The role entails managing the Accounts department in the provision of accurate and timely processing of financial transactions for the firm by providing competent and effective cashiering duties, in accordance with the firm's procedures and the Solicitor's Accounts Rules and other applicable regulations.
 
Role involves carrying out the duties of a Legal Cashier including but not limited to:
 
·Operation of online banking facilities
·Processing payment runs by BACS and cheque  
·Processing of bank transfers  
·Processing of client and office accounting transactions
·Processing of client bills  
·Input and payment of nominal invoices  
·Inputting and processing of file related invoices
·Processing of travel and other expenses
·Closing of files
·Investigating and clearing residual client balances on files
·Preparation of bank reconciliations
·Reviewing of client balances
·Ensure all breaches and potential breaches are recorded
·Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements
·Undertake appropriate training and development in relation to the role
·Undertaking duties of a reasonable nature which may be requested from time to time
 
Skills required:
 
·At least 1 year experience working as an Accounts Assistant or bookkeeping or similar role.
·Working with people: You will need to demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team and maintain professional relationships.
·Communication skills: You will need to be able to express yourself both in person and in writing.
·Eye for detail: As you will be working with money, you will need to demonstrate a high level of accuracy.
·Problem solving: You will need to have sound judgement and demonstrate a logical decision-making process when dealing with problems.
·Organisation: You should be an organised individual with the ability to manage your own workload and keep deadlines
·IT skills: Most of your tasks will be carried out electronically, so you will need a good level of computer literacy, especially with spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel.
 
Benefits:
·Training and development
·Access to a reward hub which includes retail discounts and health & well-being
·Paid volunteer time to support your chosen charity if desired
·Additional day off for your birthday
·Opportunity to buy and sell holiday

Contact information

Clare Fagan

Clare Fagan CertRP FIRP is a Director and Recruitment Consultant handling permanent vacancies for our Ten Percent Unlimited member law firms. She has been working as a legal recruitment consultant since we started out in 2000. Interesting fact - Clare is a qualified GP and is probably the only medically trained recruitment consultant specialising in the legal profession!