Legal Cashier

Legal Southwest; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Barnstaple is seeking a Legal Cashier to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. The ideal candidate should have experience in a solicitors' accounts department or possess relevant accounting qualifications. Key skills include attention to detail, strong numeracy, and proficiency in legal accounting software. This role demands effective communication and problem-solving abilities to maintain accurate financial records and liaise with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in a solicitors’ accounts department or suitable accounting qualifications.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Handle transactions and reconcile accounts.
• Liaise with fee earners, clients, and external auditors.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Numeracy

Regulatory Knowledge

IT Proficiency

Communication

Problem-Solving

Tools

Legal accounting software

Excel

Job description

Our client is a modern and successful full-service law firm, they are one of the leading local firms of solicitors, providing quality professional legal advice whilst maintaining a friendly, approachable and responsive service. Their aim is to find practical solutions to problems and to give straightforward and understandable legal advice.

On behalf of our client, we are looking to recruit a Legal Cashier to join them on a full-time, permanent basis. Ideally you will have experience in a solicitors’ accounts department, or in dealing with solicitors’ accounts, or have suitable accounting qualifications.

As a valued member of the team, the successful candidate will excel in a fast-paced environmentand collaborate effectively with colleagues. You must be able to demonstrate:

• Attention to Detail:Essential for maintaining accurate financial records.
• Numeracy:Strong numerical skills to handle transactions and reconcile accounts.
• Regulatory Knowledge:Familiarity with legal accounting rules (e.g., SRA Accounts Rules).
• IT Proficiency:Skilled in legal accounting software and tools like Excel.
• Communication:Ability to liaise with fee earners, clients, and external auditors effectively.
• Problem-Solving:Resolving financial discrepancies efficiently.

Please get in touch if you would like more information about this role or send your CV via the form below in complete confidence and we will get back to you.

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