Legal Cashier - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Limited

    Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Limited
    Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Limited Birmingham, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Accounting / Finance
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    Legal Cashier - Part Time
    Birmingham City Centre
    £25,000 - £35,000

    A fantastic, well leading Birmingham City Centre firm, known to us as a client for many years are keen to add an experienced Legal Cashier to their already impressive team.
    Based in well-equipped offices in an impressive setting, close to commuter links, the Legal Cashier will benefit from working with a cohesive accounts team and a team of Solicitors, Legal Executives and Paralegals to deliver a high quality of a full range of Legal Cashier duties.
    This role would be ideal for a candidate who has at least 2 years experience in a Legal Cashier role, and for someone who wishes to take on more responsibility as the role progresses. The sucessful candidate will be required to work Monday / Wednesday and Friday in their Birmingham City Centre office.

    Duties and responsibilities of the Legal Cashier:
    • Checking bills and completion statements
    • Checking balances due to clients
    • Calculation of interest
    • Posting bills and adding and paying anticipated disbursements
    • Posting and printing cheques and getting them signed
    • Preparing and posting banking
    • Taking credit card payments
    • Dealing with queries from fee earners and support staff
    • Client to office transfers
    • Ensuring compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules
    • Client and office accounts postings and reconciliation
    • Knowledge of Solicitors accounts rules desirable
    • Experience of processing Online banking transactions
    • Daily Banking duties
    • VAT compliance and money laundering regulations
    • At least 2 years experience working within a legal accounts department
    Skills required:
    • Excellent numeracy skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
    • Ability to work independently on own initiative and within a team
    • Excellent multi-tasking skills and ability to prioritise workload
    • Excellent communication skills and experience of working with legal software packages
    • Competent with Microsoft products
    • A Legal Cashier background of 2+ years (Minimum)
    Having worked with this leading Birmingham firm for some time, I know of their excellent standard of work, and opportunities for progression and development.
    A competitive salary is on offer, with 25 days holiday + bank holidays, a competitive bonus scheme, pension contribution and training.

    If you are an experienced Legal Cashier, based in or near Birmingham City Centre, please apply within for confidential consideration.