Legal Cashier

Location
England, East Sussex, St Leonards-On-Sea
Salary
£22000 - £27000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Posted
18 Sep 2017
Closes
25 Sep 2017
Ref
BBBH1918
Contact
Charlie Simpkin
Job Title
Legal Finance
PQE Level
10+, 2-4, 5-7, 8-10
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Are you a Legal Cashier looking for a fantastic opportunity to become the sole cashier for a stand out friendly practice that will truly value you?

The firm...

They were originally established in 1918 and for most of its lifetime was under a different name. The firm became a LLP in October 2008 and was re-branded and is now a well known and respected name.

The firm has two offices; the Head Office is in Kent and there is a branch office in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex. This is where the position is to be based.

All the fee earners spend time in both offices. They are happy to deal with clients by telephone and email so we are able to act for clients in any location.

Clients are provided with a fixed fee quote or a costs estimate at the beginning of every matter so there are no unpleasant surprises when they are invoiced.

The role...

The firm is looking for an experienced qualified Legal Cashier with 5 or more years' experience to join their lovely office in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex.

The ideal applicant will be a numerate, pro-active and enthusiastic individual, who is personable and professional in their approach to work.


  • Legal accounts software experience

  • Preparation and submission of VAT returns

  • Daily bank reconciliations for client, office and deposit accounts.

  • Checking online bank accounts for monies received and posting to ledgers

  • BACS and TTs

  • Posting receipts and payments

  • Completion statements

  • Purchase ledger

  • Entering bills and dealing with disbursements appropriately

  • Cash flow

  • Double entry

  • Month end procedure

  • Year end procedure

  • Nominal ledger

  • Liaising with accountants re audit

  • Good working knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules

  • Client to office account transfers

  • Petty cash


Experience and qualifications...

  • ILFM qualification
  • Preferably AAT NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
  • Academic qualifications to GCSE level or above to include English and Mathematics
  • Good organisation skills
  • Excel proficient preferable
  • Attention to detail
  • Previous experience in a legal cashier position


In return you will receive a competitive salary commensurate with your experience as well as...

  • An opportunity to be part of a growing and well respected company
  • Private Healthcare
  • Childcare Voucher Scheme
  • Workplace Pension


Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give me a call for immediate consideration.