Legal Cashier

Are you an accounting professional or Legal Cashier looking for an exciting opportunity with a highly well-established Law Firm? Offering the opportunity to work on a wide array of matters, covering all aspects of client and office accounting cashiering duties.  ACS Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a Top 500 recognised multi-service Practice, seeking a pro-active Legal Cashier to join them on a full-time permanent basis.

Duties:

• Accurately processing all receipts and payments across the firm’s accounts, in accordance with firm policy and SRA Solicitors Accounts Rules
• Daily and monthly bank reconciliation work
• Processing both client account and office account payments using the firm’s online banking facility
• Posting client and office account receipts and payments to the firm’s financial system, in accordance with firm policy and assisting to resolve any queries arising
• Assisting with the process of inputting disbursements incurred on behalf of Client work through the firm’s purchase ledger system
• Assisting with the payment of disbursements, including ensuring these are paid when required under the SRA Solicitors Accounts Rules
• Assisting with the processing of business supplier invoices through the firm’s purchase ledger system
• Assisting with payments to creditors either by BACS or cheque in accordance with agreed payment terms
• Assisting with the reconciliation of statements from suppliers and resolving all queries arising
• Assisting with the processing of staff expense claims through the firm’s purchase ledger system and organising reimbursement payments
• Assisting with maintaining supplier records in the finance system, to ensure all postings and payments are accurately recorded and paid correctly
• Assisting with other day to day cashiering duties, including Solicitors Accounts Rules compliance, as and when required

Are you the right person?

• Minimum of 2 years cashiering / purchase ledger experience within a law firm
• Working knowledge of the Solicitor Accounts rules requirements
• Knowledge of accounting packages and processes
• Knowledge of using online business banking systems
• Understanding of VAT regulations
• Team player
• Excellent communication skills
• Proactive in resolving queries
• Accurate and attention to detail

What can the Firm offer you?

• 23 days holiday per year, rising to 26 days after 3 years’ service
• Life assurance
• Opportunities to train, develop and grow
• Private medical insurance
• Group income protection
• Staff discounts
• Social events
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• And much more!