Legal Cashier Job Vacancy in Leeds

Summary

We are looking for a  Legal Cashier to join our Finance team based in Leeds. You will be supporting all departments across the practice and must be prepared to work at our other branches in Sheffield and York if requested.

We seek an individual who has experience with electronic bank payments, banking receipts, bank reconciliations, billing, and an understanding of the purchase ledger, nominal ledger and the SRA Accounts Rules. You should have the necessary enthusiasm and drive to work within the legal sector.

What duties will the role include?

The work you will be carrying out will be challenging and wide-ranging and the key responsibilities will include;

• Ensuring compliance with the SRA, Money Laundering Regulations and VAT requirements in all aspects of the role
• Adhering to cyber security and being vigilant at all times
• Monitoring and processing incoming and outgoing receipts and payments using online banking software
• Bill processing
• Cheque production
• Daily banking
• Daily reconciliation of bank accounts
• Distribution and reconciliation of petty cash
• Good understanding of client matter ledgers
• Processing firm expenditures
• Processing purchase ledger invoices and payments
• Dealing with supplier queries
• Liaising with fee earners and support staff across the practice, ensuring excellent client service is delivered at all times
• Manage/maintain internal service levels
• Adherence to internal policies and procedures and
• Ad-hoc project work.

What skills and experience do I need to have?

• Experience gained from working in a busy legal cashiering role
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise
• Knowledge and experience of using MS Office including Excel
• An ability to work under pressure
• A team player ethos with a strong client focused approach
• Excellent client facing and interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Accuracy & attention to detail
• Knowledge of the SOS Practice Management system would be advantageous

Lupton Fawcett is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from every sector of the community. If the role is of interest to you, please submit your CV and covering letter via the form below where your application will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.

Unfortunately we are unable to respond to all applications. If you do not hear from us please assume you have been unsuccessful in your application. We would like to retain your details, CV and all of the information contained within it for the purpose of potentially filling a future vacancy with Lupton Fawcett for which we believe you are suitable.

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