Job Description

Legal Cashier

At award-winning McEwan Fraser Legal, we deal with residential and commercial property sales as well as having a robust legal department specialising in conveyancing, private client, family law and litigation.

Due to the demands of the business, we are currently looking for an enthusiastic Legal Cashier to join us in our Edinburgh Head Office. Previous Cashroom experience is desirable and knowledge of Society of Law Accountants in Scotland (SOLAS) procedures is preferred, however, this experience is not essential. Above all, you will have a head for numbers and a good understanding of how a busy legal firm operates.

You will possess the following skills and attributes:

Previous Cashroom experience

Computer literate (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) with some case management system experience

Understanding of Anti Money Laundering rules and regulations

Impeccable attention to detail

An ambitious, positive approach to bring to the role

Confidence in dealing with clients as well as colleagues

Ability to work within a team environment

Fluency in written and spoken English

Previous credit-control experience would be desirable but not essential

Your responsibilities will include:

Preparation of Fees & Cash Accounts

Bank Reconciliations

Processing CHAPS, Faster Payments and Credit/Debit Card Payments

Daily Monitoring of Client and Firm Bank Accounts

Posting all transactions to Client Ledgers and Firm Nominal Accounts

Dealing with Client Enquiries

Monitoring of Client Ledger Balances

Credit Control

Paying all Client and Firm Invoices

Management of Deposit Accounts

Liaising with Bank, Suppliers, and Surveyors on various issues

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small team of dedicated Legal Cashiers who help support all the transactions McEwan Fraser Legal undertakes. This role is ideally suited for someone who enjoys a challenge and thrives in a busy environment.

Our Legal and Cashroom departments typically operate from 9:00am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday, however, we would be willing to accommodate some flexibility with these hours for the right candidate.

Starting salary will be commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edinburgh EH7 4LB