An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Cashier to join our long-established practice at our Head Office in Weston-super-Mare. The role will be working alongside the Finance Manager in a fast-paced environment to support the legal advisers and their support teams in processing financial transactions for our clients.
The ideal candidate will be keen to progress a career in Legal Accounting, which will be supported by the firm, and there will be a clear route for progression.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
• Processing of client and office transactions including posting to the Practice Management System;
• Daily banking including using online banking facilities, transferring funds between accounts, making electronic payments and recording receipts;
• Checking and approval of bills and completion statements;
• Daily reconciliation of all bank accounts and records retained;
• Checking of all invoices, statements and financial reports;
• Operating and maintaining all banking procedures and accounting ledgers;
• Accurately recording all client’s financial transactions and maintaining ledgers accordingly;
• Devising, maintaining and recording of credit records;
• Preparation and drawing of cheques;
• Developing knowledge of VAT regulations;
• Assisting with month end processes;
• Handling general enquiries and resolving queries;
• Ensuring compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules;
• Supervision of the Cash Office.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience:
• IT literate and have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office;
• Achieved a GCSE Grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths;
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail;
• Methodical approach to following procedures;
• Have strong communication and client care skills to ensure our clients receive an efficient, reliable and friendly service over the telephone, in written correspondence and face to face;
• Flexible and professional approach to your work;
• Proactive with good organisational skills and be able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously when necessary;
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines when managing own workload;
• Be available to work Monday-Friday 9:00-17:15 and Saturday Clinics 9:00-13:00 on a rota basis up to 4 times a year;
• Be local to Weston-super-Mare or surrounding areas;
• Have a full, clean driving licence.
Benefits:
• Quality training and supervision;
• Career progression;
• A monthly flexi time allowance;
• Annual leave that increases based on length of service;
• Employee discounts;
• A competitive salary and annual salary reviews;
• A great work-life balance and supportive culture;
• Private medical insurance;
• Annual flu vaccinations (optional);
• Corporate eye care scheme.
For more information or to apply with your CV and covering letter, please contact Kelly Pendleton at kelly.pendleton@johnhodge.co.uk