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Legal Cashier

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Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland NE19 2BG, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance
Employee Assistance

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  • A prominent UK law firm is seeking a Legal Cashier to join their Accounts Team, requiring candidates to have previous legal cashier experience.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, with benefits including 25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays, hybrid working arrangements, and a workplace pension with up to 6% matched contributions.
  • Additional perks include life assurance at 4x annual salary, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, and a subsidised city centre parking scheme.
  • Key responsibilities involve managing client and office ledgers, ensuring compliance with SRA Accounts Rules, and handling daily banking activities.
  • The firm is looking for candidates with relevant experience to support their financial operations effectively.

We are delighted to be working with one of the UK’s most established law firms with their recruitment of a Legal Cashier into the Accounts Team. Our client is looking for candidates with previous Legal cashier experience for this exciting opportunity.

Benefits:

  • Holiday entitlement linked to continuous length of service and starting at 25 days plus Bank Holidays
  • Hybrid working arrangements (40%/60%)
  • Workplace pension offering up to 6% matched contributions
  • Life Assurance at 4x annual salary
  • Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
  • Access to 24 hour Employee Assistance Programme
  • Free annual Headspace subscription
  • Subsidised city centre parking / Annual travel tickets.
  • Employee Referral Scheme
  • Salary sacrifice benefits including:
  • Holiday Purchase - offering an additional purchase of 1 working week (pro rata for part-time employee’s)
  • Healthcare Cash Plan via Westfield Health
  • Critical Illness Cover
  • Benefit Hub - Offering vouchers and cashback rewards
  • Cycle 2 Work Scheme
  • Technology Purchase Scheme

Key Responsibilities:

Client Ledger Management:

  • Assist in maintaining computerised client ledgers in compliance with SRA Accounts Rules.
  • Handle daily banking activities, including providing a daily list of received cheques.
  • Post client-related transactions accurately into the firm's computerised system.
  • Facilitate the receiving and transferring of funds via CHAPS for completions.
  • Manage deposits and withdrawals related to the firm's accounts held at other financial institutions.
  • Calculate and post interest due to clients using specialised software.
  • Generate client computerised cheques and verify files prior to closure to ensure zero balances.

Office Ledger Management:

  • Ensure the accuracy of computerised office ledgers in compliance with SRA Accounts Rules, VAT regulations, and other statutory obligations.
  • Record office-related financial transactions accurately in the firm's accounting system.
  • Produce office computerised cheques as needed.
  • Assist in fund transfers to settle outstanding invoices and manage time transfers between files.
  • Support in write-offs to clear outstanding balances and manage petty cash transactions.
  • Ensure the accuracy of invoices/credit notes sent to clients and post them into the firm's computerised system.
  • Assist in managing the purchase ledger to ensure timely and accurate payments to suppliers.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.