Job Description
We are looking to recruit a Legal Cashier for an exciting permanent opportunity with a leading law firm based in Portsmouth.
The firm are happy to consider someone working either a minimum of 3 days per week plus holiday cover or full-time hours.
You will be responsible for the following duties:
* Inputting and processing client and office bank transactions
* Reconciling and maintaining client and office ledgers
* Reconciling client and office bank accounts
* Monitoring bank accounts and notify colleagues when funds are received
* Check and input invoices on accounting software both for clients and suppliers
* Setting up bank payments (both for client and office)
* Dealing with residual client balances/payment to charity
* Managing and reconciling petty cash
* Month end preparation
* Liaising with accountants as and when required (for submission of VAT return preparation or year end procedures)
* Reporting suspected account breaches
Skills and Qualifications required:
* Experience working in a similar role.
* Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
* Strong attention to detail.
* Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively.
* Strong knowledge of SRA and AML rules.
Benefits on offer include:
* On site parking
* 23 days holiday plus bank holidays. In addition to 23 days the office is closed between Christmas and New Year and these 3 days are paid for by the company.
* Day off on your birthday plus £25 by way of a gift.
* 7 days sick pay after one year of service
* Pension