Vacancy Detail

Legal Cashier

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and enthusiastic Legal Cashier to join a leading law firm based in Redcar.

Candidates wishing to apply must have both experience and knowledge of all accounting and bookkeeping duties within a law firm and a clear understanding of the SRA account rules.

Key Tasks

Bookkeeping and accounts maintenance in accordance with the SRA Accounts Rules, Quality Procedures Manual, LSC Contract and Lexcel requirements.

Sage payroll an advantage but training will be given.

Banking including reconciliation in accordance with solicitors accounts rules.

Debt Management/Collection

Maintenance of the firm’s petty cash system

Any other duties which from time to time are required by the firm.

Role Responsibilities

You will ensure compliance with the SAR, Money Laundering Regulations and VAT requirements in all aspects of the role, Adhere to Cyber Security and being vigilant at all times, monitoring and processing incoming and outgoing receipts and payments using online banking software, bill processing, daily banking, daily reconciliation of bank accounts, distribution and reconciliation of petty cash and have a good understanding of client matter ledgers. You will be comfortable with processing firms’ expenditure, processing purchase ledger invoices and payments, dealing with supplier queries and liaising with fee earners and support staff across the practice, ensuring excellent client service is delivered at all times.

Person Specification

The successful candidate must commit to upholding the Firm’s core values, Integrity, Respect, Loyalty, and Reliability, and ensure that they are demonstrated throughout their working practice. You will have experience gained from working in a busy legal cashiering role and should also possess the relevant attributes and experience outlined below:

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Exceptional oral and written communication skills

Ability to work under pressure; and

Able to prioritise demands; excellent time management and organisational skills.

Experience in working towards deadlines and performance objectives.

Proactive

Solutions focussed

Ability to work well both independently and within a team

Commitment to own personal development

Good general IT skills

Knowledge of the SRA Accounts Rules.

Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people

A recognised solicitor’s accounts qualification (Desirable)

Benefits:

Competitive salary structure

Healthcare scheme (on completion of probation period)

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension Scheme

Discounted legal fees (on completion of probation period)

Long service awards

Career development and performance reviews

Technical and personal skills training

Community and fundraising events

Town centre location

To discuss further please call Ryan Nicholls on 07901-950841 or email your CV to ryan.nicholls@graftonnicholls.co.uk

Location: Redcar | Salary: 25000 - 30000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 16/02/2023