Legal Cashier

Legal Cashier

Location: Guildford

Hours: Full-time, permanent, office based

Salary: £35,000 - £38,000

My client, a leading law firm, are recruiting for a Legal Cashier to join their friendly Guildford office. The role will involve working as part of the cashiering team to help process client related transactions in a timely manner and to help ensure the firm is compliant with the Solicitor's Accounts Rules (SAR) in the handling of client money.

Key duties:

• Input client receipts/payments on the day of receipt in accordance with SAR.
• Prepare payments using the on-line banking software, ready for authorisation.
• Printing, posting and banking cheques
• Assist fee earners with queries in relation to client ledgers.
• Posting of sales invoices.
• Processing time write-offs.
• Process client to office transfers.
• Time transfers.
• Interest calculations.
• Preparation of client bank account reconciliations.

Skills and experience required:

Essential:

• Previous experience working as a Legal Cashier
• Demonstrable computer skills, including Excel capability.
• High level of professionalism.
• A flexible approach to work tasks including a willingness to do extra hours if required (overtime will be paid).
• Quick to learn and adapt.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritise.
• Excellent communicator

Desirable:

• Basic accounting knowledge
• Understanding of SAR rules