Legal Cashier
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| Job Type | Temporary / Contract |
| Location | Canterbury |
| Area | Kent, UK |
| Sector | LegalOffice Support |
| Salary | £21k pro rata |
| Start Date | Immediate Start |
| Advertiser | Lloyd Recruitment |
| Telephone | 01342 325 316 |
| Job Ref | JB10404 |
- Description
- Lloyd Recruitment Services are pleased to working with a leading firm based in Canterbury who are currently in search of a Legal Cashier to join the team. Initially on a 4 month contract, with a view to going permanent for the right person.
Duties:
To accurately input all client/office credits, debits and transfers, with occasional nominal postings
To handle/assist with property transactions – checking of completion statements, keying of payments onto Bankline, checking of back-up documents and that all internal procedures have been followed
Assist with maintaining Bankline CHAPS/Faster Payments templates for all regular payees, adding and removing as necessary
To take Visa/MasterCard payments over the telephone and produce receipts for both fee earners and clients
Assist Cashiers Supervisor in weekly Cashiers’ report to ensure all transfers are made within 14 day limit
Respond to queries from fee earners and secretaries; providing support and training as required or escalate to Cashiers Supervisor or Finance Manager as appropriate
Produce cheques and sort for second signature where necessary and send to correct branch
Annual archiving of accounts records and update of manual records
Process petty cash reconciliations for all branches
Process purchase ledger postings
Assist the Finance Manager with month/year end queries as required
To complete such tasks as required to support the Accounts Department, including filing, photocopying, and other general office duties
To process all transactions speedily and accurately in accordance with SAR’s, Anti Money Laundering and Cyber Crime policies and procedures
Experience:
Relevant recent accounts experience gained from within the legal industry
Processing and reviewing conveyancing completion statements
Qualifications:
Institute of Legal Cashiers Diploma
Good all-round education; both literate and numerate
Specialist skills / ability/ knowledge:
Applied working knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules
Familiarity with practice management systems
Good understanding on the conveyancing process
Personal qualities:
Team working (flexible and adaptable to the needs of the team)
Uses initiative in dealing with incoming queries
Has a proactive attitude
Ability to balance priorities in order to meet sometimes demanding deadlines
Keen to ensure the needs of clients are met wherever possible
Attention to accuracy and detail, especially when under pressure
Clean and presentable in appearance
Salary of circa £21K pro rata(This is initially a role for 4 months with the view to turning permanent for the right person)
Due to the high volume of applications, Lloyd Recruitment Services can only contact shortlisted candidates
