Legal Cashier

Computerworld Personnel Ltd; Portishead Point; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking law firm in Newport is seeking a Legal Cashier to ensure compliance with SRA regulations and handle various financial tasks. The role requires a minimum of four years' experience in Legal Accounting and offers benefits like enhanced holidays and flexible working after probation.

Benefits

Enhanced Holiday package through years of service

Christmas shutdown

Flexible working after passing probation

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years' experience in Legal Accounting.
• Experience with legal office software/systems.
• Experience handling cash and cheques.

Responsibilities

• Input and approval of CHAPS/BACS payments.
• Dealing with external and internal queries.
• Ensuring compliance with SRA and money laundering regulations.

Skills

Compliance

Cash Reconciliation

Client Interaction

Legal Accounting

Tools

Legal office software

Job description

I'm seeking a Legal cashier to join a forward thinking Law firm based in Newport. The Successful Legal Cashier will be primarily responsible for ensuring the Firm's compliance with the SRA whilst helping protect the Firm and its clients from money laundering and fraud:

Key Responsibilities:

• Input and approval of CHAPS/BACS payments
• Dealing with any external and internal queries
• Legal Aid
• Client/Office Transfers
• Cash reconciliation
• Providing cash for COP clients
• Bank Reconciliations
• Service Companies VAT Return
• Stamp Duty Payments
• Processing card Payments
• Input of direct debits and standing orders
• Processing expense claims
• Month End Preparation
• Identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement across finance processes
• Ensuring compliance with SARs, money laundering and VAT regulations
• Any Other Ad-Hoc Duties

Experience needed:

• Minimum of four years' experience working in the Legal Accounting sector.
• Experience of working with legal office software/systems and platforms.
• Experience of dealing with clients in person and on the phone.
• Previous experience of working on a computerised management
• information system
• Experience of handling cash and cheques to settle accounts

Benefits:

• Enhanced Holiday package through years of service.
• Christmas shutdown
• Flexible working- After passing Probation

This is an urgent vacancy so please apply early to avoid disappointment

If you are interested in the role of Legal Cashier please contact Harry Davies directly on: [e-mail]

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

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