Job Description

Required qualifications, skills and experience

have good understanding of double entry book-keeping and the SRA Accounts Rules; at least one years' experience working as a legal cashier; good word-processing and audio-typing skills; effective communicator, both orally and in writing, having a good command of written English

The Role

The ideal candidate will be able to hit the ground running and demonstrate a good understanding of the SRA account rules and double entry book-keeping and will have high degree of self-management and initiative. We require someone with exceptional organisational skills and who is able to prioritise and manage their workload well. You are likely to work closely with all personnel at the firm and therefore good interpersonal skills will be an asset.

Main responsibilities

to manage daily banking functions including bank reconciliations;

administration and reconciliation of petty cash;

processing of client and office accounting transactions including postings;

preparation of cheques;

processing of bank transfers;

to ensure all postings to the firm's accounting system are carried out promptly and accurately;

to reconcile office and client bank accounts every 2 working days;

the preparation of credit control advice and to assist all fee earners and partners in billing and the recovery of debts to include monitoring unbilled disbursements, if appropriate;

financial management reporting monthly and quarterly as required;

the preparatory work for the annual accounts auditing;

liaising with the accountants regarding the staff payroll;

VAT administration and returns;

to comply with the Solicitors Accounts Rules;

to maintain clear and precise communications with other personnel of the firm;

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person