Job Description

• Undertaking day to day banking functions, including bank reconciliations;
• Processing daily Client and Office account and billing transactions in a timely manner;
• Opening and closing Designated Deposit accounts as and when required, processing interest received promptly;
• Dealing with residual balances on a regular basis;
• Preparing credit control and chasing unpaid bills.
• Providing Fee Earners with monthly reports and identifying outstanding payments;
• Processing weekly Legal Aid payments received;
• Processing purchase ledger invoices promptly;
• Preparing financial management reporting as and when required;
• Preparatory work for the annual accounts and assisting the Legal Accounts Manager and the Auditors as and when required;
• Assisting the Legal Accounts Manager in preparing information required to complete PII, Office Insurance, Practicing Certificate applications etc.;
• Preparing VAT reports for the accountants;
• Administering and reconciling Petty Cash expenses; and
• Assisting the Legal Accounts Manager with the preparation of annual budgets and cash-flow forecasting.

Additionally, the Cashier will be required to provide ad-hoc assistance to others within the firm and to assist with covering Reception/the phones when needed.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Be an experienced Legal Cashier
• Be able to work independently and as part of the team where necessary;
• Be a confident communicator, able to build and maintain relationships within the firm;
• Be enthusiastic, dedicated and flexible;
• Be happy and able to help in other roles in the firm when required, such as helping out on Reception or supporting and assisting colleagues; and
• Be focused on delivering a high quality and timely service to our team and clients.

Experience:

• Legal Cashier: 2 years (required)