Working within a large legal cashiering function, you will be responsible for ensuring all day-to-day transactions across both client and office bank accounts are processed accurately, within appropriate deadlines and in line with Solicitors’ Accounts Rules (SAR).
The structure of the team means that the Legal Cashiers rotate and cover duties thus ensuring all team members gain a broader cashiering knowledge.
Qualifications required for the position
Ideally you will have demonstrable experience of client and/or office cashiering and will have extensive and up to date knowledge of the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules.
Be a strong communicator with the ability to work to tight deadlines and to prioritise workloads and enjoy working in a friendly but fast paced and professional environment.
Key responsibilities
* Inputting and processing client transactions
* Reconciling and maintaining client ledgers
* Reconciling client and office bank accounts
* Managing the recovery of WIP, fees and disbursements in conjunction with the fee earners
Training and development
At Franklins, we recognise and nurture talent. If you wish to study for professional qualifications and courses, we’ll encourage and support this where relevant. In fact, several of our senior employees started in junior roles and progressed through the firm.
Flexibility
We understand that everyone’s personal circumstances are different. We strive to support this through allowing flexible working patterns where possible.
Be part of a team
We believe it’s important to build a positive rapport with your colleagues and to get to know teams in other departments. We therefore organise team-wide and company-wide events throughout the year, offering opportunities to get to know your colleagues outside of the work environment.
Community spirit
We strive to make a difference in the communities we serve and actively support a number of local charities including Willen Hospice, Cynthia Spencer Hospice, local food banks and many others. We also offer employees the opportunity to take a Volunteering day to support a local charity.
Location
Our centrally located offices in Milton Keynes and Northampton are located a short walk from shops and restaurants.
Employee Benefits
* Salary commensurate with experience.
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure. You’ll also get a day off for your birthday!
* 24-hour employee assistance programme.
* Discount on legal services.
After completing 3 months with the firm you will also be eligible to join:
Pension scheme
Upon completing your probationary period, you’ll be invited to join our pension scheme.
Death in Service
Should the worst happen, we offer 4 x Death in Service, for peace of mind.
About Franklins
Franklins Solicitors LLP is one of the foremost solicitors in the Midlands and is highly quality –assured having achieved accreditation to ISO 9001 and The Law Society quality accreditation, Lexcel. Established in 1982, the Firm has offices in Central Milton Keynes and Northampton and employs over 100 staff offering expertise in: Corporate Services, Commercial Property, Debt Recovery, Dispute Resolution, Employment Law, Family Law, Intellectual Property, Residential Property, Mediation, Wills, Trusts and Probate.
We set our own standards above and beyond what is expected in the legal profession and believe that excellence is not an exception, but routine in dealing with every client and their individual needs. This mentality runs through to our core values of passion, excellence, trust and united, which relate to our key strength and differentiator in the marketplace, our people. We are committed to recognising and developing talented individuals to provide a first-class client service that sets us apart from the vast majority of other law firms and legal service providers.
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