Are you a Legal Cashier or an Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper who would like to move into a finance role at a well-established legal practice as their Legal Cashier? If you haven’t worked as a Legal Cashier, but have accounting or bookkeeping experience, then we would like to hear from you. SALARY: £21,600 - £25,500 per annum (depending on experience) Benefits LOCATION: Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset (BS22) – 100% Office Based JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: Monday-Friday 9:00-17:15 and Saturdays 9:00-13:00 to cover annual leave when required up to 4 times a year JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Legal Cashier or an Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper who would like to move into a finance role as a Legal Cashier. Working as the Legal Cashier you will work alongside the Finance Manager in a fast-paced environment to support the legal advisers and their support teams in processing financial transactions for their clients. The ideal candidate will be keen to progress a career in Legal Accounting which will be supported by the firm, and there will be a clear route for progression. APPLY TODAY If this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review. DUTIES Your duties will include: Processing of client and office transactions including posting to the Practice Management System Daily banking including using online banking facilities, transferring funds between accounts, making electronic payments and recording receipts Checking and approval of bills and completion statements Daily reconciliation of all bank accounts and records retained Checking of all invoices, statements and financial reports Operating and maintaining all banking procedures and accounting ledgers Accurately recording all client’s financial transactions and maintaining ledgers accordingly Devising, maintaining and recording of credit records Preparation and drawing of cheques Developing knowledge of VAT regulations Assisting with month end processes Handling general enquiries and resolving queries Ensuring compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules Supervision of the Cash Office CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS IT literate and have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Achieved a GCSE Grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent in Maths and English High level of accuracy and attention to detail Methodical approach to following procedures Have strong communication and client care skills to ensure clients receive an efficient, reliable and friendly service over the telephone, in written correspondence and face to face Flexible and professional approach to your work Proactive with good organisational skills and be able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously when necessary Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines when managing own workload Be local to Weston-super-Mare or surrounding areas Have a full, clean driving licence (desirable) BENEFITS Quality training and supervision Career progression A monthly flexi time allowance Annual leave that increases based on length of service Employee discounts A competitive salary and annual salary reviews A great work-life balance and supportive culture Private medical insurance Annual flu vaccinations (optional) HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-P12622 Full-Time, Permanent Accounting Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, South West England. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. Legal Cashier | Accounts Assistant | Bookkeeper | Bookkeeping | Accountant | Finance Assistant | Assistant Accountant | Accounting Technician AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency. awd online | http://www.awdo.co.uk AWD-IN-SPJ