Legal Cashier

Our client is an independent, dynamic, fast-growing leading law firm dedicated to providing an outstanding level of service to all clients across the country, with offices across London and Essex.

They are now looking for a Legal Cashier to support the Accounts Department Manager in the provision of Financial Services to the practice by providing competent and efficient assistance in Cashiering / Book - Keeping duties.

• Support the operation of the firm's accounting system.
• Allocate all funds coming into the client and office bank accounts.
• Take conveyancing matters through completion swiftly with accuracy.
• To ensure that all banking is done daily.
• Ensure that all cheques are printed daily across all offices.
• To enter postings to the accounts system daily.
• To assist in the checking and posting of bills & disbursements, including Legal aid.
• Execute Telegraphic Transfers, International Payments, BACS, and internal transfers.
• Check completion statements.
• Deal directly with Clients regarding queries and taking card payments over the telephone.
• Assist in the clearing of ledgers to ensure that nil balances are achieved before files are sent for archiving.
• To process expenses monthly.
• To assist with bank/nominal reconciliations.
• To manage own work allocation, productivity, and quality of work with minimum supervision.
• To have extensive knowledge and ability to adhere to Solicitors Accounts Rules and Money Laundering regulations.
• Previous experience working in a legal accounting role.
• Working knowledge of computers and software with good keyboard skills.
• Practical experience of handling client enquiries by telephone.
• A competent understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules.