Legal Cashier

We are looking to recruit a Legal Cashier for a permanent opportunity with a well-regarded firm based in Whitechapel, London

This is an exciting opportunity has arisen for a legal cashier with, at least, 18 months experience looking for the next step in their career to assist the Finance Manager in all aspects of the firm’s accountancy requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Daily

• Preparation of daily payments and processing via Bacs
• Maintaining and controlling of the office and client bank accounts.
• Dealing with firm’s bankers in relation to Bacs & Chaps transfers of Clients’ funds
• Maintaining and controlling of purchase ledger system and the accounts payable inbox.
• Dealing with daily queries raised by suppliers.
• Provide holiday and sickness cover in agreeing the daily bank reconciliations for the office bank accounts.

Weekly

• Preparation of payments prior to receipts from the Legal Aid Agency.
• Processing of staff expenses.
• Dealing with any accounting functions, which may arise due to sickness or holiday of another member of staff.

Skills/Knowledge Requirements

• Good numeracy and knowledge of basic accounting practices and procedures.
• Good teamwork and ability to prioritise
• Ability to learn, use and understand accounting computer and software.
• Knowledge of Solicitors’ Accounts Rules.
• An understanding of and an ability to carry out procedures as set out in the Accounting Manual.
• Good communication skills.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday, increasing to 28 days after 3 years' service and 30 days after 5 years
• Annual pay reviews
• Birthday day off
• Cycle to work scheme and cycle storage
• Friends and Family discount on legal services
• Health Cashback Plan
• Length of service awards
• Staff forums and committees
• Wellbeing initiatives