Trainee Legal Cashier

BHP Law is a well established regional law firm combining high quality commercial & private client services with offices in Darlington, Durham, Newcastle, Tynemouth and Stockton.

We are looking for a Trainee Legal Cashier to join our Accounts team in Darlington.

This is a permanent, full time role.

**THE ROLE**:

- Supporting the Head of Finance to ensure compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules, Anti-Money Laundering Regulations and VAT Requirements
- Understanding and following the firms internal procedures
- Processing Incoming and Outgoing Client and Business Account transactions
- Daily Bank Reconciliations
- Bill Processing
- Checking and Processing Banking
- Issuing outgoing cheques
- Processing Outgoing BACS/CHAPS payments
- Taking card payments from clients over the phone and processing payments whilst maintaining GDPR standards
- Processing Write Offs
- Processing Purchase Ledger invoices and payments
- Assisting with Credit Control procedures
- Assisting with Petty Cash handling and reconciling
- Dealing with departmental incoming and outgoing post, scanning and filing
- Other ad hoc duties and providing cover for other cashiering tasks as and when required
- Full training will be provided along with the opportunity to complete ILFM Professional Diploma qualification

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REQUIREMENTS:*
- Strong numerical and IT skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Hardworking, diligent and self-motivated with a proactive, solutions based attitude
- Ability to work to strict deadlines with fluctuating demands and high volumes
- Ability to prioritise demands, excellent time management and organisational skills
- Professional and effective communications skills
- Reliable, friendly, and approachable
- Ability to work as part of a small team, completing tasks independently whether working remotely or in the office
- Eager to learn and develop within the role
- Adaptable and flexible to meet the needs of the business

**REWARDS**:

- Flexible, friendly working environment
- Pension scheme*
- Private healthcare*
- Death in service*
- Career development and learning opportunities
- Competitive annual leave package with an extra day for your birthday
- Office closure during the Christmas break
- Occasional staff rewards/gifts
- Staff social events
- Opportunity to join and be involved in the BHP Law wellbeing groups and Great Place to Work
- following a qualifying period

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent