Legal Cashier

Legal Cashier

Location: Coventry

Monday - Friday (36 hours) and office based

Salary £23,000+ DOE

Our client is looking for an experienced legal cashier to join their busy and growing team in Coventry.

Main Duty

To provide support to the Financial Controller, Partners and internal members of staff to ensure the smooth running of the department and firm. This will include but will not be limited to the main responsibilities given below. The Legal Cashier is expected to use a high degree of self-management and initiative.

Main responsibilities

Checking and processing cheque,BACS and Chaps payments
Checking and processing invoices and maintaining the purchase ledger
Control and reconciliation of Client Account
Control and reconciliation of petty cash
Opening new matters on the accounts system
Money laundering checks
Processing time sheets
Filing
Preparation of daily banking
Checking and Processing of Expense Claims
One-off tasks as required by Financial Controller/Head of cash office
Providing cover on the switchboard (although this would be rare) 

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Ability to work under pressure, with a high standard of accuracy is essential
General understanding of accounting and bookkeeping principles, and the associated terminology
Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
Good understanding of Excel, Word and MS office.
Ability to work within the requirement of confidentiality.
Ability to work effectively and flexibly as part of a team.
Willingness to take on additional administrative duties/responsibilities (including covering reception, money laundering).
Excellent interpersonal and client liaison skills, and a good professional telephone manner