Job Description

Devonshires has been based in the City of London for more than 150 years. From our offices
in London, Leeds, Colchester and Birmingham we provide legal services throughout
England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We act for a significant number of charities, housing
associations and Regulators. We would describe ourselves as "full service" with specialists in
Commercial/Corporate, Civil Litigation, Housing, Employment, Real Estate and Projects and
Property Development.
Job Purpose:
Working as part of the Finance department, the main duties of the role are ensuring the
cashier function (which comprises of six team members including this position) and service
provided runs smoothly and accurately and ensuring records are kept up to date daily.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
This is not an exhaustive list and from time to time it may be necessary to vary these to meet
the department and business needs.

• Posting the daily office bank receipts and resolving remittance queries with the credit

control team promptly.

• Assisting with the day-to-day office account chaps & bacs payments.
• Daily bank Reconciliations.
• Meeting with fee earners to discuss and resolve their matter balances and residual

balances. Producing meaningful reports to assist fee earners with this task.

• Assisting the Cashier Supervisor with accounting functions, queries and requests.
• Utilising the firm's Accounting System to its fullest to make the cashier function more

efficient and cost effective.

• Carrying out tasks and projects as requested from the Operations Manager from time

to time.

• Assisting the cashier team as and when required to meet daily, weekly and monthly

deadlines.
Person Specification
Essential requirements
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At least five years' experience as a legal cashier in a law firm;
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Excellent knowledge of the SRA Accounts Rules;
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Minimum of three A-C grades at A Level;
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Excellent Excel skills as well as good all round Microsoft Office skills;
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Experience of Accounts software such as Partner 4 Windows;
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Good time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload;
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A flexible approach to ensure all deadlines are met;
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Must be able to work as part of a team and possess excellent communication skills
both written and verbal;
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Ability to work without supervision, engage with the work you are undertaking and
show initiative in your work;
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A high attention to detail to produce work/documentation which is consistently of a
high standard;
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You will be a polished and professional individual who is confident in dealing with
partners and other members of the senior management team and external advisors;
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Desire to excel within an Accounts environment;
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Enthusiasm to contribute ideas in order to improve the cashiering function and the
overall Accounts function.
Desirable requirements
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AAT or higher;
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Managed relationships with banks and assisted COFA with their responsibilities;
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Knowledge of Partner 4 Windows.
If you would like further details or wish to apply for this position please email your CV and covering letter direct to
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