Legal Cashier

About This Role

1. Main Purpose

To support the Practice Director and Office Manager in the provision of accountancy and financial services to the firm by providing competent, efficient and accurate assistance.

2. Lines of Responsibility

Job holder is accountable to : Practice Director

Job holder manages : N/A

3. Key Responsibilities

To include, but not limited to:

• Processing of daily receipts and payments through the bank
• Processing of cheques and cash and preparing for banking
• Dealing with clients when receiving payment by cash, cheque or card
• Daily bank reconciliations of both client and office accounts
• Bill processing including transfers  
• Monitor and address both client and office balances
• Processing and payment of the firm’s supplier invoices

4. Personal Specification

• Qualifications
• Ideally ILFM qualified or in the process of obtaining

Skills - 

• A working knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts and Vat Rules
• A high level of attention to detail
• A good level of knowledge of financial systems & software, interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication abilities.

Experience - 

• Recent practical experience of accounts administration in a legal environment
• Working knowledge of accounting principles
• Working knowledge of credit control

Personal Qualities -

• Self-motivated and able to organise own work with minimum supervision
• Copes effectively in demanding circumstances
• Good time management and a flexible approach to work
• Persistence and commitment to completing tasks
• Assertive, articulate, and co-operative  
• Smart and professional dress and demeanour  
• Able to maintain confidentiality