Legal Cashier

Exciting opportunity for those looking to start a career in finance!

A reputable legal business are recruiting for a Legal Cashier to join their team in Liverpool City Centre. This role values attitude and personality over experience, making it ideal for someone eager to secure their first position in finance.

Below are the details of this fantastic opportunity:

  • Legal Cashier
  • Liverpool City Centre
  • £25,000
  • Hybrid Working

In this role, you will report to a friendly and experienced Accounts Receivable Manager and work alongside a team of Legal Cashiers. Your responsibilities will include providing Legal Cashiering support and analysis across all practice areas, handling Personal Injury and Consumer Law duties, including bill payments, BACS, faster payments, CHAPs, and cheques.

Key Responsibilities

Managing client accounts and responsible for allocation of clients’ cash in accordance with Solicitors Accounting Rules (SAR).

Preparing online electronic bank transfers, ie. CHAPS, BACS and Faster Payment.

Assist with cheques to be produced for local and regional offices

Consider all new requested information in line with agreed Service Standards/ISO Procedures and SAR requirements

Monitor and ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions

Support with the management of the Service Desk inbox ensuring timely and accurate responses are delivered to stakeholders

Maintenance of residual balances in line with SRA rules

Ensure business cash is maximized accordingly

Build effective relationships both internally within the Finance team and externally with the team's wider stakeholders

To be considered

Excellent excel skills

Experience in Accounts Receivable processes, ideally within a Legal Cashier function (desirable)

Ability to manage own workload in line with achieving both personal and team objectives

Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment

Adhering to deadlines and escalating issues to management accordingly

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