Legal Cashier

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in the City of London is seeking a Legal Cashier to join their finance team. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in a similar role, handling financial operations effectively. This role offers agile working, allowing you to work from home with occasional office visits. Strong knowledge of legal accounting rules and excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• At least five years' experience in a Legal Cashier role within a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of the SRA Accounts Rules.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Posting daily office bank receipts and resolving remittance queries.
• Processing CHAPS and BACS payments from the office account.
• Conducting daily bank reconciliations.

Skills

Legal Cashier experience

Knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules

Microsoft Excel

Legal accounting software

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Partner 4 Windows

Job description

Pentagon Talent have partnered with a top 100 UK law firm in their search for a Legal Cashier. This is a superb opportunity to join a supportive finance team within a highly regarded legal practice. You'll be one of six members of the cashiering function, ensuring the efficient and compliant operation of the firm's financial processes that underpin a wide range of legal services.

This role offers agile working, and the team currently operate on a 5 day a week from home basis with occasional adhoc travel to either the Leeds, Birmingham or Colchester office.

Key Responsibilities of the Legal Cashier

• Posting daily office bank receipts and resolving remittance queries
• Processing CHAPS and BACS payments from the office account
• Conducting daily bank reconciliations
• Liaising with fee earners to manage matter and residual balances
• Supporting the Cashier Supervisor with accounting queries and tasks
• Making best use of the firm's accounting systems to drive efficiency
• Contributing to ad hoc tasks and projects as directed by the Operations Manager

Essential Skills & Experience for the Legal Cashier:

• At least five years' experience in a Legal Cashier role within a law firm
• Strong knowledge of the SRA Accounts Rules
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Experience using legal accounting software (e.g. Partner 4 Windows)
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Professional communication skills and a collaborative approach
• High attention to detail and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Please let me know if this role would be of interest to you or someone you may know.

For more information, please contact Finlay Clark at or 0207 419 8939.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.