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Legal Cashier

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Cashier to work with-in the Court of Protection department at a leading law firm based in central London.

 

The ideal candidate will have good attention to detail, working well as part of a team who is committed to supporting individuals who lack mental capacity, and demonstrative experience of working in a similar position.

Your role will include the following, but additional tasks may be added as appropriate for the role:

• Making regular payments to clients on behalf of the paralegals, solicitors and Partners.
• Preparation of bank payments for authorisation
• Keeping accurate schedules of these payments for each case.
• Forecasting forward spending and creation of budgets where requested.
• Managing professionally and confidentially any written and telephone correspondence with clients, other solicitors and third parties in relation to these payments where requested.
• Raising bills for legal services undertaken
• Supporting clients with the set-up of utilities by making contact with providers – helping manage those accounts.

Legal Cashier Requirements

• 2-3 years of previous experience in a similar role
• Ideally AAT qualified or studying towards
• Ideally experience of Sage 50 Accounts and knowledge of Cashroom would be advantageous too
• Computer literate to Intermediate level (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Person Specification

• Experience of working in the legal sector or similar
• Organised and accurate, with the ability to deal with a high volume of work autonomously.
• Able to work to tight deadlines.
• Detail focused.
• Ability to work with figures.
• Organised and able to prioritise.
• Good Microsoft skills particularly Excel.
• Flexible and proactive approach with ‘can do’ attitude.
• Works well under pressure.
• Good customer focus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong personality with the ability to constructively challenge departments.
• Self-sufficient and prepared to take on any ad hoc roles as and when required in this dynamic office environment.

The position will initially be 100% office based but hybrid working can be offered after the successful completion of a probationary period.

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

Location: London | Salary: £25000 - £30000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 15/08/2023