LEGAL CASHIER

We are looking to recruit a Legal Cashier for a permanent opportunity with a leading law firm based in Bridgwater, Somerset. You will be supporting the Finance Manager in the provision of Financial Services to the practice by providing competent and efficient assistance in cashier duties and assisting with preparation of monthly management accounts. The role will include but not limited to, the following responsibilities: • Providing professional and personal administrative service to the Partners. • Maintaining communicative relationships with outside authorities, especially the Bank and the Accountant employed by the Practice. • Ensuring the Firm’s compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules and to avoid breaches. • Bank reconciliations. • Entering postings to the accounts system. • Assisting in the entering of bills. • Entering Purchase Ledger • Preparing Consultancy billing and payments • Executing bank transfers. • Authorising payments. • Dealing directly with Clients when receiving payment by debit/credit card, cash or cheque. • Supporting the operation of the departments credit control system. • Supporting the Petty Cash procedure. • Maintaining the Breach register • Assisting with month end accounts. • Assisting fee earners • Managing own work allocation, productivity and quality of work with minimum supervision. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required: • Good attention to detail • Work well under pressure • Focused • Self motivated • Good presentation skills • Excellent interpersonal skills • Confident in using computers • An understanding of legal terminology • Sound numerical skills • Excellent communication skills