Legal Cashier

Legal Cashier

 The Finance department provides support to the rest of the firm with regards to client matters, staff expenses and supplier purchases.

To work as part of the cashiering team to help process client related transactions in a timely manner and to help ensure the firm is compliant with the Industry Accounts Rules in the handling of client money.

• Up to £38,000 (DOE)
• Based in Guildford
• Performance review twice yearly
• Bonus Scheme
• Full time
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Enhanced benefits

Job specification:

• Input client receipts/payments on the day of receipt in accordance with SAR.
• Prepare payments using the on-line banking software, ready for authorisation.
• Printing, posting and banking cheques
• Assist fee earners with queries in relation to client ledgers.
• Posting of sales invoices.
• Processing time write-offs.
• Process client to office transfers.
• Time transfers.
• Interest calculations.
• Preparation of client bank account reconciliations.

 Person specification:

• Demonstrable computer skills, including Excel capability.
• High level of professionalism.
• A flexible approach to work tasks including a willingness to do extra hours if required (overtime will be paid).
• Quick to learn and adapt.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritise.
• Excellent communicator
• Basic accounting knowledge (desirable)
• Understanding of SAR rules (desirable)

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