Job Description
A highly regarded law firm with offices based in Elstree, Hertfordshire is looking for an experienced Legal Cashier to join its Accounts department.
This role is to work 3 days a week , Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, with 1 day work from home.
Main Responsibilities Will Include:
Processing account transactions, both inbound and outbound receipts and payments
Performing bank reconciliations to tally up bank accounts and books
Producing daily bank reports.
Checking for errors and reporting any account breaches
Checking and posting invoices made out to clients for work done and chasing overdue monies
Posting supplier invoices
Maintaining and reconciling separate client and office ledgers and flagging any discrepancies
Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting rules and regulations of SRA
Liaising with compliance officers, all departments, clients, auditors, regulators, suppliers and banks and assist with any specific matters
Sourcing office stationery
File maintenance on Proclaim
Person Specifications:
Good knowledge of all areas bookkeeping
Client and office accounts
SRA accounts rules
Banking
Legal accounts software
Annual audits and inspections
To be able to demonstrate first class client care and communication skills across all levels.
Excellent organisation skills.
Diligent and accuracy with numbers.
Ability to work on their own and as part of a team.
Able to prioritise effectively.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
To conduct matters having due regard to the policies and procedures set out in the firm's office manual relating to the area of work.
Responsible for self-development and to comply with firm and regulators training requirements.
PC literate and good IT skills with thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office
Good time keeping
