Legal Cashier

Description:

An established Nottingham law firm with a 40 year history is looking for an experienced Legal Cashier to join their team.The main purpose of this role is to support the Senior Cashier in the provision of Financial Services to the practice by providing competent and efficient assistance in Cashier / BookKeeping duties. Hybrid working is on offer.

Key Responsibilities

* To support the operation of the firms accounting system and PAYE scheme.

* To ensure that all banking is done daily as directed.

* To ensure that all cheques are written on correct amounts and Client Account is never allowed to overdraw.

* To enter postings to the accounts system on a daily basis.

* To ensure that new matters are recorded correctly.

* To assist in the entering of bills.

* To execute Telegraphic Transfers.

* To ensure that all authorized invoices are dealt with in a timely manner.

* To ensure that all closed accounts are authorised and that nil balances are achieved before archiving.

* To support the operation of the departments credit control system.

* To manage own work allocation, productivity and quality of work with minimum supervision.

Skills Required

* Self motivated and able to organise own work with minimum supervision.

* Good time management, adopting a flexible approach to work.

* Ability to build and maintain working relationships with others and is seen as 'approachable’.

* Operates effectively as part of a team.

* To have a good level of computer literacy as most tasks are carried out electronically

* Demonstrates sound judgement and good decision making when dealing with problems.

* Able to express oneself both orally and in writing in a clear and constructive way.

* Good client / supplier handling skills both by telephone, email and face to face.

* Experience of working in a legal environment is an advantage

* Working knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules is an advantage