Legal Cashier

We are looking to recruit a Legal Cashier/Accounts Assistant for a leading firm based in Peterborough..

Main duties will include:

• Ensuring client and office accounts are kept up to date.
• Producing invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensuring compliance of the SRA’s Accounts Rules in relation to all tasks.
• Sending all CHAPS and Faster payments daily within the specified deadlines.
• Understanding and follow agreed procedure for reviewing and operating the banking software used.
• Carrying out any transfers, ie. client to client, matter to matter, client to business (office), and disbursement to disbursement.
• Logging anticipated and actual disbursements onto the ledger, which should be kept up to date on the accounting systems.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a legal cashier or similar finance role.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Calm under pressure; especially being able to meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team and maintain professional relationships.
• Sound judgement and demonstrate a logical decision making process when dealing with problems.
• Excellent IT skills.

The firm offers the following benefits:

• 25 days standard holiday allocation plus 8 bank holidays with the opportunity to earn additional days.
• Financial assistance towards education.
• A better work-life balance.
• Manage your time more flexibly.
• More opportunities for progression.
• Exceptional internal support.
• An extensive programme of social events and initiatives designed to foster a real sense of community and collaboration.