Legal Cashier

QED; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Nottingham City Centre seeks a Legal Cashier to join their award-winning criminal team. The role involves managing financial transactions, ensuring compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules, and providing excellent service to clients. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of experience in an accounting role, preferably within a legal context, and possess strong organizational and communication skills.

Benefits

Company Pension scheme

City Centre Location

Life Assurance

Real room for progression

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year in an accounts role, ideally in a legal or professional services environment.
• Knowledgeable in VAT and financial processes.
• Understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank transactions and record client/office receipts.
• Process client bills and legal aid claims.
• Manage purchase ledger and oversee petty cash.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

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Legal Cashier
Nottingham City Centre
£24,000 to £32,000

My client is a multi-site award winning firm with a reputation for having one of the strongest criminal teams throughout the East Midlands.
They are currently looking to hire a Legal Cashier to join their close-knit team based at their Nottingham city centre office.

The Role:

• To be responsible for reconciling bank transactions, ensuring all client and office receipts are accurately recorded.
• To process and record client and office receipts in a timely and accurate manner.
• To check and process private client bills as well as legal aid claims.
• To set up and process electronic payments for suppliers and vendors.
• To manage and oversee the purchase ledger, ensuring accurate and timely entry of transactions.
• To handle petty cash reconciliation and management.
• To reconcile company credit card transactions, ensuring all records are accurate.
• To run month-end and year-end closing procedures to ensure all financial records are up to date.

You:

• Have a minimum a years’ experience in an accounts role, ideally within a legal or professional services environment.
• Are knowledgeable in VAT and its application within financial processes.
• Are confident in using Microsoft Word and Excel, with a solid understanding of spreadsheets and financial software.
• Ideally have an understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules and legal aid processes (though full training will be provided).
• Possess a keen eye for detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Are capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
• Have strong communication skills and can interact professionally with clients and suppliers.
• Take a proactive approach to solving problems and resolving issues as they arise.
• Company Pension scheme
• City Centre Location
• Life Assurance
• Real room for progression

My client pride themselves on promoting a true team ethos and on fully supporting their staff and providing progression opportunities. If you are a Legal Cashier or have a background in accounting and are looking for a new challenge, then apply now or contact Toby Ryan at G2 Legal Recruitment today.