Legal Cashier

Job description

• Deliver practical services of outstanding quality that are focused on the Client's needs.
• Reconcile the firm's client and office bank accounts on a daily basis.
• Deal with any queries arising from the bank reconciliations and ensure appropriate actions are taken.
• Assist with CHAPS - dealing with incoming and outgoing payments. To ensure CHAPS payments are checked thoroughly before sending (amounts, bank sort codes, bank names and correct authorised signatures). Checking CHAPS movements at various intervals throughout the day by way of a net position.
• Process department bills, checking all disbursements and expenses are picked up and VAT and addition is correct. Input bills onto the computer and sure balances are correct. Ensuring correct database address is accepted for Credit Control purposes.
• Receive cheques, TT's, cash, etc. Post to client ledgers, check that indents comply with Solicitor Accounts Rules.
• Control of Petty Cash accounts using the Imprest system. Reconcile to the computer, cash box and book. Any differences should be reported immediately.
• Using the interest calculator on the system, calculate and post interest as required.
• Dealing with reports to show credits in office account, client to office transfers.
• To action daily interbank transfers via Business Master II System.

Essential skills

• Previous experience in a Legal Billings / Legal Cashier role, ideally 1 years' experience
• Sound IT skills
• A strong attention to detail

DESIRABLE SKILLS

Legal background.