Job Description

Farrer & Co is synonymous with the highest quality legal advice and service.


We advise individuals, families, businesses, financial services, educational and not-for-profit organisations on every aspect of the law, wherever the need arises. From our offices in London we work with trusted professionals around the world to deliver a seamless international service.


Our clients present us with complex and varied challenges. Whether that's a complicated family trust issue, a multinational corporate transaction, or an emerging threat to their reputation, they need clear thinkers who can advise on the best solutions, fast thinkers when speed is of the essence and agile thinkers who can produce a fresh approach to get the job done. That's why they choose us.


Our clients value our in-depth knowledge, technical excellence and diversity of disciplines. But what really binds our long-standing relationships with them is our approach: pragmatic, plain speaking and always steadfast in our values, which we hold dear. Values which mean we gain our clients' trust, always strive to do the right thing, and aim for the best results for them.


Superb client service sits at the heart of everything we do. We are modern lawyers with timeless values.





The Team

The team is responsible for the development and overall control of all matters relating to the firm's financial policies, financial affairs and administration.





Scope

The Junior Legal Cashier is required to operate the day-to-day transactions of our main client account for bill receipts and provide support to the team with processing transactions via our main client and office account. Under the guidance of the Senior Legal Cashier you will be expected to meet challenging internal and external banking deadlines. A high degree of flexibility is expected to provide support to the team and wider firm.





Responsibilities


Operating the daily banking transactions for the firm's client account for bill payments, regularly monitoring the account via online banking and internal requests to ensure that all payments, receipts and transfers are dealt with in accordance with firm processes and SRA client money guidelines. Preparing daily bank reconciliations to ensure that a clear and accurate bank reconciliation report is promptly produced at each month end. Assisting the Senior Accounts Payable Officer when required with the firm's supplier transactions. Proactively helping the wider cashiering and credit control team particularly during busy periods and in times of absence. Assisting with the monitoring of the team email inboxes, ensuring that all requests are dealt with. Dealing with telephone and email requests from around the business or from clients to take payment of our invoices via credit card.



Skills and Experience


Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Strong attention to detail and able to effectively manage and prioritise workloads during busy periods. Experience of using Word/Excel, online banking and practice management software.



Person Specification


Strong team player with an enthusiastic and proactive approach.



Special aspects

Our standard office hours are 9.30am to 5.30pm but, a degree of flexibility is required to support the needs of the business, especially at month end.


Farrer & Co operates an agile working framework under which members of the firm are expected to spend at least 40% of their working hours in the office. This is a minimum expectation: individuals may elect or be asked or expected to work more frequently in the office, depending on circumstance.


Farrer & Co is an equal opportunity employer which welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We look to employ the best candidates regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, social or economic background, religion, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other protected characteristic.


We are keen to ensure candidates have the best interview experience possible. If you require any adjustments during the interview or application process, please let the recruitment team know.





Comments

Farrer & Co conducts a pre-employment screening which includes a Criminal History Background and Credit Check for successful candidates.