LHH Recruitment
Legal Cashier
Job Location
Toot Hill, United Kingdom
Job Description
Our client, a great Legal Firm based in Epping are seeking a Legal Cashier to join them in a permanent position, based on skills and experience the salary will be circa £40k, this is a hybrid role although the requirements are 4 days in the office and 1 from home currently. You must be up to date with SRA rules and regulations and must have been a legal cashier in the past with another firm to be considered for this role. Please apply for more information
Legal Cashier
Reporting directly to the Practice Manager.
Key Tasks of the Role:
Assist with the Firms billing process including ensuring all bills are sent out to clients same day as created.
Assisting in the day to day operations in the cashiers team, ensuring that all client and office account transactions comply with SRA Accounts Rules and the Firms own internal accounting procedures.
Assisting with general account enquiries, card payments and reconciliation; posting to accounts; bills and disbursements; assisting with balance enquiries; debit, credit and transfer posting to systems; Banking.
To assist the Accounts Manager with enquiries as they arise, to include checking for imbalances on completion statements.
To assist the Accounts Manager in ensuring that all incoming payments are allocated prompting by managing this process as required.
Processing and posting of Client CHAPS/SWIFT/BACS payments as needed, ensuring an excellent service to our internal and external clients.
Provide sickness and holiday cover for other members of the team if needed.
Assisting the Accounts Manager with any ad hoc duties, as appropriate to include assisting with month end procedure and debt management.
To run reports on a regular basis to help minimise breaches and rectifying any breaches found and logging on breach report, to include ensuring that older client balances are investigated and returned promptly, if appropriate.
To maintain good working relationships with all staff, being polite and professional at all times.
Personal Attributes:
Managing both client and professional relationships
Communication both written and verbal
Ability to organise effectively
Accuracy
Judgement
Thoroughness
Team player
Self confidence
Personal initiative
Numerate
Knowledge and Skills Required to Undertake the Role:
An up-to-date knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
Information and communication technology (ICT) skills using all software currently adopted by the Employer.
Possesses the confidence to deal effectively with Partners/other staff to discuss their files.
Able to prioritise and multi-task particularly when working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Methodical approach to work with a strong focus on accuracy.
Hardworking and enthusiastic approach to work.
Basic knowledge of VAT.
Flexibility of approach
Able to interact positively at all levels within the firm and a good team player.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Able to make decisions and remain calm while under pressure - particularly when dealing with difficult situations.
Proactive with a can-do attitude in all areas, with a strong sense of self-motivation.
Good working knowledge of Outlook, Excel and Word.
Can clearly explain problems and issues to others and contribute to their resolution.
Can demonstrate initiative and the ability to be proactive, while also being able to follow instructions and provide support to the Accounts Manager
Location: Toot Hill, GB
Posted Date: 11/23/2024
Legal Cashier
Reporting directly to the Practice Manager.
Key Tasks of the Role:
Assist with the Firms billing process including ensuring all bills are sent out to clients same day as created.
Assisting in the day to day operations in the cashiers team, ensuring that all client and office account transactions comply with SRA Accounts Rules and the Firms own internal accounting procedures.
Assisting with general account enquiries, card payments and reconciliation; posting to accounts; bills and disbursements; assisting with balance enquiries; debit, credit and transfer posting to systems; Banking.
To assist the Accounts Manager with enquiries as they arise, to include checking for imbalances on completion statements.
To assist the Accounts Manager in ensuring that all incoming payments are allocated prompting by managing this process as required.
Processing and posting of Client CHAPS/SWIFT/BACS payments as needed, ensuring an excellent service to our internal and external clients.
Provide sickness and holiday cover for other members of the team if needed.
Assisting the Accounts Manager with any ad hoc duties, as appropriate to include assisting with month end procedure and debt management.
To run reports on a regular basis to help minimise breaches and rectifying any breaches found and logging on breach report, to include ensuring that older client balances are investigated and returned promptly, if appropriate.
To maintain good working relationships with all staff, being polite and professional at all times.
Personal Attributes:
Managing both client and professional relationships
Communication both written and verbal
Ability to organise effectively
Accuracy
Judgement
Thoroughness
Team player
Self confidence
Personal initiative
Numerate
Knowledge and Skills Required to Undertake the Role:
An up-to-date knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
Information and communication technology (ICT) skills using all software currently adopted by the Employer.
Possesses the confidence to deal effectively with Partners/other staff to discuss their files.
Able to prioritise and multi-task particularly when working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Methodical approach to work with a strong focus on accuracy.
Hardworking and enthusiastic approach to work.
Basic knowledge of VAT.
Flexibility of approach
Able to interact positively at all levels within the firm and a good team player.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Able to make decisions and remain calm while under pressure - particularly when dealing with difficult situations.
Proactive with a can-do attitude in all areas, with a strong sense of self-motivation.
Good working knowledge of Outlook, Excel and Word.
Can clearly explain problems and issues to others and contribute to their resolution.
Can demonstrate initiative and the ability to be proactive, while also being able to follow instructions and provide support to the Accounts Manager
Location: Toot Hill, GB
Posted Date: 11/23/2024
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