Legal Cashier - LE1

Office Angels Limited; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 30.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Generous Holiday Allowance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Family-Friendly Policies

Comprehensive Benefits

Zusammenfassung

Office Angels is looking for an experienced Legal Cashier in LE1 to join their team. This role involves proficiency in legal accounting software and understanding the procedures for annual audits, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

Benefits include a generous holiday allowance of 33 days, which increases to 36 with tenure, as well as flexible work arrangements and comprehensive benefits including free legal fees, pension plan, and private healthcare.

Qualifikationen

• Proficiency in using legal accounting software and systems.
• Knowledge of annual audit processes and compliance.
• Understanding of accounting regulations in the legal sector.
• Ability to manage client and office accounts separately.
• Expertise in VAT return preparation and submission.

Kenntnisse

Legal Accounting Software

Annual Audit and Inspection Processes

Industry Accounting Rules and Regulations

Basic Banking Processes

Double-Entry Bookkeeping

Maintaining Client and Office Accounts

Completion of VAT Returns

Jobbeschreibung

We have a new role based in LE1 for an experienced Legal Cashier to work as part of an existing team.

Required Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Legal Accounting Software: Being adept at using specialised software designed for the legal industry, such as case management and accounting systems, is essential. This helps streamline tasks like billing, tracking client funds, and maintaining financial records.
• Knowledge of Annual Audit and Inspection Processes: Understanding the procedures and requirements for annual audits and inspections ensures compliance with legal and regulatory standards. This includes preparing documents, reconciling accounts, and liaising with auditors.
• Understanding of Industry Accounting Rules and Regulations: Familiarity with the specific accounting principles and regulations governing the legal sector is crucial. This includes the Solicitors' Accounts Rules (SARs) in the UK, which dictate how client money should be handled.
• Understanding of Basic Banking Processes: A foundational knowledge of banking operations, such as deposits, withdrawals, and electronic fund transfers, helps in managing day‑to‑day financial activities.
• Proficiency with Double-Entry Bookkeeping: This fundamental accounting principle involves recording each transaction in two accounts, ensuring that the accounting equation (Assets = Liabilities + Equity) remains balanced. It is vital for maintaining accurate financial records.
• Knowledge of Maintaining Client and Office Accounts: Legal cashiers must differentiate between client and office accounts, ensuring that client funds are kept separate from the firm’s operational funds, in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Ability to Complete VAT Returns: Understanding how to prepare and submit VAT (Value Added Tax) returns is important for ensuring that the firm remains compliant with tax obligations. This includes accurately calculating VAT on invoices and keeping thorough records.

Why Join This Team

• Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 33 days of holiday, increasing to 36 days with tenure, plus the option to purchase an additional 5 days.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Benefit from hybrid working options.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced maternity leave and a dedicated Christmas shutdown period.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Free legal fees, pension plan, private health‑care, virtual GP services, annual salary review, cashback options, and many more.

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