Senior Legal Cashier

Job Description

Our client is a leading legal practice and due to expansion, is currently looking to hire an experienced Legal Cashier to join their finance team, at their head office in Thame, Oxfordshire. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting the team, ensuring the smooth and effective operation of the finance function. This an exciting role with genuine career development opportunities for someone looking to step into a more senior role within a legal practice.
 
Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensuring compliance with the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules
• Daily banking including using online banking facilities, transferring funds between accounts, making electronic payments and recording receipts
• Handling general enquiries and resolving queries (internal only)
• Reconciling bank, petty cash and general ledgers
• Processing of client Billing accounts receivable and issuing client and office cheques
• Paying interest on client account monies
• Assisting with paying suppliers via the online banking system
• General administration and housekeeping of files and ledgers
• Contacting bank with queries and cheque cancellations
• Reconciliation of control accounts as required

Key Skills & Experience:

• Experience in general accounting procedures in compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules in legal practice
• Credit control advantageous
• Accuracy & attention to detail is essential
• Methodical approach to work
• Excellent communication face to face and telephone
• Proficient IT skills – Word, Excel
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Committed team-worker

If you feel that you have the skills and experience that our client is looking for, please apply today with your latest CV, for a fast response. Alternatively, contact Stuart Moore on 01295 983573 if you would like to discuss this opportunity in confidence prior to application.