Legal Cashier

Kerseys Solicitors; 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 Accounts Team in Ipswich. This role involves managing financial transactions, processing payments, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will work in a friendly and supportive environment, liaising with colleagues and clients while maintaining accuracy and reliability in all tasks. With a well-established client base and a commitment to employee well-being, this opportunity offers a chance to grow within a reputable firm. If you possess strong communication skills and a keen eye for detail, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company Pension

Private Medical Insurance

25 Days Holiday

Qualifications

• Friendly and approachable manner with well-developed verbal skills.
• Demonstrate accuracy and reliability in financial tasks.

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

Independence

Teamwork

Job description

Title: Legal Cashier

Team: Accounts Team

Location: Ipswich

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. You should demonstrate accuracy and reliability, handle all situations appropriately, and be able to work independently as well as part of a team under supervision.

Duties

Your responsibilities as a Legal Cashier will include:

1. Liaising with colleagues regarding incoming monies, including notifications of received funds, postings, and general queries.
2. Processing online bank payments such as BACS, CHAPS, Faster Payments, and International Payments, ensuring proper authorisation.
3. Managing inter-account transfers between client and office accounts 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, including 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 potential breaches to the COFA.
9. Supporting fee earners and support staff to 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
• Company pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 days holiday
• Salary commensurate with experience

How to Apply

Contact Matt Clemence with your CV via [e-mail] or call 01473 407181 for a confidential discussion.