Legal Cashier/Accounts Assistant

We are recruiting a Legal Cashier/Accounts Assistant for a permanent opportunity with a well-regarded law firm in Glastonbury.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience and have previously worked in a similar role. You will be competent and confident enough to work both independently and as part of a team.

You will be self-motivated, have meticulous attention to detail. You will have a full understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules and be able to apply that knowledge to ensure Compliance of all Financial Transactions.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

* Processing of the day-to-day cashiering

* Operation of Company Online Banking to process the day-to-day financial transactions; for both the Client and office account;

* Banking of receipts and taking credit card payments from clients, to include daily reconciliations and balancing of all statements/accounts

* Client Ledger Management: to maintain accurate records in accordance with the SRA Accounts Rules, recognise and dealing with discrepancies.

* Maintaining accounting records as required.

* Running of and reconciling Purchase Ledger,

* Processing and checking of Bills and Completion Statement from all departments.

* Making payments as required both internally and externally.

* Maintaining records and balancing Petty cash records and funding for all branches.

* Monthly Reports - Generate (and balance) end of month financial reports.

* Assisting the Accounts Manager with the supply of information during our Annual SAR Audit.

Benefits include:

* Employers Pension Scheme

* Annual eye test (refunded)

* 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

* Additional leave between Christmas and New Year (Discretionary) and birthday off