Location - Leeds
Hybrid Working
THE FIRM
Capsticks is a leading provider of legal services to the health, social care, housing and emergency services sectors, as well as in the field of professional regulation. The firm has a turnover of c£60m and around 600 staff - including 450 fee earners - across five offices nationally. We act for a wide range of long standing clients in both the public and private sector, including all forms of NHS organisations, governmental and regulatory bodies, registered providers, insurers, police, fire and rescue services, independent health and social care providers, charities and GP practices.
Further details about the firm and the type of work carried out can be found on our website at www.capsticks.com.
In 2022 Capsticks achieved a two star accreditation from Best Companies, the specialists whose recognition programme is the standard for workplace engagement - Capsticks is an “outstanding place to work” – Best Companies to work for 2022. The Best Companies accreditation is really important to Capsticks as it focuses on the trust and value we place in our people, their wellbeing and their careers.
THE ROLE
This is a varied role covering several aspects of the day to day running of a busy law firm. The cashiering function has introduced a number of new systems to improve the efficiency of their processes but further efficiencies are sought. An experienced cashier is sought to work alongside the Head of Cashiering to help to identify areas that can be rationalised. The role includes:
* Processing payments including CHAPS/BACS payments;
* Matching and processing receipts;
* Checking and processing disbursement payments;
* Checking and processing expense claims;
* Preparation of bank reconciliation statements;
* Processing transactions on bank accounts;
* Monitoring residual client balances;
* Checking supplier statements;
* General administrative functions.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Any other duties as reasonably requested by the Head of Finance, Head of Cashiering or other areas within the Finance function.
SKILL SET
The successful applicant will be computer literate with experience of working in the Finance function of professional service firms. Experience of law firm accounting requirements is desirable but not essential.
Candidates should ideally have:
* Experience working in the finance department of a law firm;
* An understanding of bookkeeping;
* The ability to work under pressure;
* Strong administration and organisational skills;
* Excellent attention to detail.
Candidates will also be expected to demonstrate that they are:
* Numerate;
* Professional, self-motivated and able to work without direct supervision;
* Able to work in a busy, professional environment;
* Proactive in their approach;
* Willing to learn the rules and procedures that direct the work of legal cashiering;
* A team player who can motivate and work alongside others.
Capsticks is an inclusive employer
At Capsticks we value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment where everyone is able to be themselves and reach their full potential. Capsticks is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and therefore we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, background, culture, ethnicity, race, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, neurodiversity, religion and beliefs.
We will make reasonable adjustments to our application and interview process to ensure that you have the best chance of success. We understand that there's not a "one size fits all" approach to adjustments so our team will work with you individually to understand more about your requirements. If you have any questions please contact our Recruitment team on: (Careers@capsticks.com)
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