Legal Cashier

Brodies LLP is a prominent UK law firm headquartered in Scotland, that provides expert advice to UK and international clients.

We have the capability and expertise to deliver mandates with global reach, uniting specialist perspectives from across our firm to offer bespoke legal solutions and advice, resulting in impactful outcomes for our clients.

With offices in London, Leeds, and throughout Scotland, we are dedicated to driving innovation in the legal sector, leveraging new technologies and forward-thinking strategies to deliver exceptional value and efficiency for our clients.

Our contract with our people underlines our commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, prioritising the wellbeing and development of our colleagues to ensure they thrive both personally and professionally.

We are also deeply committed to making a positive impact in the communities in which we live and work. Through our pro bono work, charitable activities, and initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion, we strive to contribute meaningfully to society.

JOB TITLE

Legal Cashier – Cashroom

Ideally based in Glasgow, but would consider Edinburgh.

REPORTING TO

Cashroom Manager

JOB PURPOSE

To work as a member of the Cashroom team in carrying out tasks to help achieve the unit's objectives of providing an efficient and effective service to the firm's clients, partners and colleagues.

CORE TASKS

• Recording day to day financial transactions for both client and firm
• Identification and allocation of client receipts
• Office and client payments
• Raising and paying in-cheques
• Processing deposit account transactions, (uplifts, lodgements, closures & new accounts)
• Allocating payment to fees
• Processing balance reports
• Reconciliation of client balances/deposit accounts
• Residual balance investigation
• Assist with cover for any other departmental tasks as and when required
• Working with various Banks own online systems
• Be aware of Brodies' information security policies, and protect information assets from unauthorised access, disclosure, modification, destruction or interference at all times.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Experience working within a busy cashiering environment.
• Ideally has previous experience working within a law firm (desirable)
• Good Solicitors Regulatory Authority, Anti Money Laundering Rules and VAT knowledge.
• A sound understanding of postings made to the firm and client ledgers, including an appreciation of the importance of proper and accessible backup being held for all postings.
• Presents a professional image and provides a high-quality service to clients, whether internal customers or external organisations at all times.
• Adopts a flexible and proactive approach to work duties, demonstrates initiative
• Strong team player with the confidence to ask questions and respond efficiently
• Naturally positive and professional at all times

SKILLS

• Excellent numerical skills
• Able to work effectively as part of a team to provide a high-quality service to the firm.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to organise and prioritise time effectively to achieve deadlines.
• Ability to work well under pressure, multi-tasking to meet deadlines, be proactive
• Possess a good knowledge of all relevant IT applications, MS Office, in particular Excel.
• Has a high level of attention to detail, and to ensuring all controls are properly followed.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written

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