Legal Cashier

Kerseys Solicitors LLP; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a diligent Legal Cashier to join their friendly team in Ipswich. This role involves managing financial transactions, ensuring compliance with legal regulations, and liaising with colleagues and clients. The ideal candidate will exhibit exceptional accuracy and reliability while maintaining a supportive and approachable demeanor. With a well-established client base and a commitment to a positive working environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a reputable firm while developing your career in the legal sector.

Benefits

Supportive Working Environment

Established Client Base

Qualifications

• Friendly and approachable manner with well-developed verbal skills.
• Ability to handle situations appropriately and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with colleagues regarding incoming monies and general queries.
• Processing online bank payments and managing inter-account transfers.
• Ensuring compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules and Money Laundering Regulations.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Accuracy

Reliability

Teamwork

Independence

Job description

Hours: 9.00am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday

The Candidate

Reporting directly to the Accounts/Payroll Manager, you must have a friendly and approachable manner with well-developed verbal skills when liaising with staff, suppliers, bankers, and accountants. Accuracy and reliability are essential, along with the ability to handle all situations appropriately. You should be able to work independently and as part of a team under supervisory direction and review.

Duties

Your duties as a Legal Cashier will include:

1. Liaising with colleagues regarding incoming monies – notification of received monies, postings, and general queries.
2. Processing online bank payments, including BACS, CHAPS, Faster Payments, and International Payments – both inputting and ensuring appropriate authorisation.
3. Managing inter-account transfers – moving monies from client account to office account for bills and disbursements.
4. Processing receipts, payments, invoices, write-offs, expenses, and daily banking.
5. Performing daily bank reconciliations.
6. Managing the Purchase Ledger – recording and paying invoices when due.
7. Ensuring compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and Money Laundering Regulations at all times.
8. Registering and reporting possible breaches to the COFA.
9. Helping ensure fee earners and support staff comply with the firm’s internal cashiering regulations.

What Kerseys Offer

• A well-established client base in Suffolk’s county town.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.