Legal Cashier

JS Legal Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Legal Cashier to work on a full-time permanent basis for a solicitors based in Brentwood. As a Legal Cashier you will work as a team member with the Partners and Lawyers and other support staff.

Responsibilities

To support the day-to-day recording of the financial transactions and maintaining client and office ledgers
Assist in the administration of the purchase ledger including postings and payments
Undertake daily banking functions including bank reconciliations for client and office accounts
Assist in the administration and reconciliation of petty cash
Preparation of cheques
Administration and processing of online bank transactions, including Telegraphic Transfers, Faster Payments, International Payments, and Inter- account Transfers
Reconciling client ledgers , posting bills
Posting HM Land Registry , search fees, and court fees to the relevant ledgers
To ensure compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules and Money Laundering Regulations

Skills and Experience Required

A minimum of 1 years’ experience working in a similar law firm environment
Excellent communication skills
An eye for detail
Excellent organisations skills with the ability to manage and prioritise your own workload
Client ledgers: You will need to be confident and experienced in reading client ledgers
SRA Rules : Good knowledge and understanding of the Solicitors accounts Rules
You will be accountable to the Finance Director and Managing Partner
Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm Office based