Job Description

You will report to the Legal Accounts Manager, with the role consisting of cashier support including:

• Undertaking day to day banking functions, including bank reconciliations 
• Processing daily Client and Office account and billing transactions in a timely manner
• Preparing cheques and processing bank transfers, CHAPS and BACS payments 
• 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 ident
• Verifying 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 
• Assisting the Legal Accounts Manager with the preparation of annual budgets and cash-flow forecasting

You will also be required to provide ad-hoc assistance to others within the firm including covering the reception 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 
• Be focused on delivering a high quality and timely service to our team and clients

Experience required:

• Legal Cashier: 2 years (required)