Legal Cashier
Location: Preston
Salary: £26,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 36.25 hours per week,
Monday to Friday (Hybrid working available after initial training)
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional looking to further your career in a supportive and dynamic team? Our client, a well-established legal services provider, is seeking a Legal Cashier to join their Finance Team in Preston. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, with the flexibility of hybrid working once you're settled in.
Key Responsibilities for the Legal Cashier:
- Managing daily banking functions, including preparing online electronic bank transfers (CHAPS, BACS, Faster Payments)
- Reconciling client and business bank accounts, as well as client ledger reconciliations
- Administering petty cash and processing client and office accounting transactions
- Handling client-to-office transfers and ensuring compliance with SRA rules
- Maintaining the Month-End SRA Compliance Folder
- Responding to internal and external accounts queries
- Assisting with the smooth running of the finance department, prioritising tasks to meet deadlines
About You:
To succeed in this role, you will need to have a solid background in finance, with particular attention to detail and strong numeracy skills. You should be able to manage your workload effectively and be proactive in identifying areas for improvement. The ideal candidate will also be able to work well as part of a team and have excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office and Excel.
Essential Experience & Skills:
- Previous experience in a financial role with a sound knowledge of accounting processes
- Excellent numeracy and attention to detail
- Strong IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
- Able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
- Team-oriented with the ability to provide cover where necessary
Desirable Experience:
- Previous experience as a Legal Cashier with knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules
- Familiarity with a case management system, preferably Partner for Windows
- Experience of process improvement and change implementation
Benefits:
- 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays
- Annual Leave Purchase Scheme (subject to T&Cs)
- Celebration Leave
- Ongoing training and development
- Progression opportunities within the organisation
- Company pension scheme
- Health care benefits (including a Health Cash Back Plan and Mental Health Counselling Services)
- BUPA (for Solicitor positions only, for self, not dependents)
- Additional employee discounts and rewards
- Annual company events
- Recruitment and legal department referral bonuses (subject to T&Cs)
If you are looking for a rewarding role in a supportive and progressive environment, then this could be the opportunity for you. Apply now to take the next step in your career!
How to Apply: To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV highlighting your relevant experience and skills to Mandy at Time Recruitment. We look forward to hearing from you