Cashroom & Finance Assistant: Precise, Growth‑Oriented Role

Ledingham Chalmers LLP; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledingham Chalmers LLP in Aberdeen is seeking a meticulous Cashroom Assistant to join our busy Finance team. You will help manage client and firm funds, balance daily transactions, and support month-end procedures to ensure accurate reporting.

Based in our Aberdeen office, you’ll work closely with the Cashroom team to handle client receipts and payments, cheque requests, and online banking while maintaining high standards of compliance and internal controls.

Qualifications

• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confidence working with numbers and financial information.
• A well-organised approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• A commitment to delivering a high standard of work and service.
• Previous experience in finance, accounts or a cashroom environment would be beneficial but isn’t essential.

Responsibilities

• Processing client and firm financial transactions
• Carrying out daily balancing and banking activities
• Handling client receipts and payments
• Processing cheque requests and online banking transactions
• Supporting month-end procedures and reporting
• Managing transactions relating to guardianship accounts, client deposit accounts and powers of attorney
• Assisting with process improvements and efficiency initiatives within the Cashroom team
• Supporting compliance with internal controls and legal accounting requirements

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Organised

Team player

Excel

Word

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Ledingham Chalmers LLP in Aberdeen is seeking a meticulous Cashroom Assistant to join our busy Finance team. You will help manage client and firm funds, balance daily transactions, and support month-end procedures to ensure accurate reporting.

Based in our Aberdeen office, you’ll work closely with the Cashroom team to handle client receipts and payments, cheque requests, and online banking while maintaining high standards of compliance and internal controls.