Legal Cashier

We’re delighted to be supporting a well-established Solicitors practice in Coventry with their recruitment of a Legal Cashier.

The successful applicant will be working closely with fee earners to process financial transactions and ensure the smooth running of the accounting function within the business.

• Salary £28,000
• Working hours Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm with 1hr lunch break (35 hours per week)
• Office-based
• Free parking
• 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Duties and responsibilities:

• Overseeing daily banking transactions and reconciliation
• Processing client bills and completing inter account transfers
• Managing petty cash
• Completing month end routines and producing month end reports
• Carrying out CHAP/BACS & inter-account transfers via online banking
• Purchase Ledger posting and control
• Completing archive/matter close routines
• Data entry and filing

Skills and experience required:

• Previous experience in a similar role within a legal practice
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Good understanding of Solicitors Financial Rules
• IT proficient in Microsoft Office, ideally with experience of legal accounting software
• Sound understanding of anti-money laundering and cybercrime awareness practices
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to work effectively on own initiative, with confidentiality and discretion
• Enjoys contributing to a collaborative team environment and assisting with administrative duties when required