Job Description

About Us

Burgh Thorpe Solicitors is a leading boutique law firm that prides itself on providing market-leading advice across a broad range of sectors and markets. We have developed state of the art technology which allows us to offer exceptional legal services across Residential Conveyancing & Commercial Property whilst also providing that all-important high-street service to our local communities.

As we continue to expand, we're looking for a motivated Legal Cashier/Accounts Assistant to join our growing accounts team.

Key Responsibilities

As a Legal Cashier/Accounts Assistant, you'll deal with a variety of elements and tasks such as:

Ensure full compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules Accurately maintain and reconcile client and office accounts Monitor client ledger balances and prevent breaches (e.g. disbursement funding, residual balances) Process client-to-office and office-to-client transfers Post all incoming and outgoing payments promptly in line with internal and regulatory timeframes Process electronic payments (CHAPS, BACS, Faster Payments) Reconcile daily bank statements across all client bank accounts Handle cheques and card payments, ensuring accurate recording and banking Support accurate posting of bills raised by fee earners Allocate receipts to correct matters and invoices Post disbursements, third-party costs, and counsel fees to relevant matters

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

Previous experience as a legal cashier or similar finance role Excellent attention to detail Calm under pressure; especially being able to meet tight deadlines Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team and maintain professional relationships Sound judgement and demonstrate a logical decision making process when dealing with problems Excellent IT skills

Why Join Burgh Thorpe Solicitors?

25 days standard holiday allocation plus 8 days public holiday Two Wellbeing Days per year; in addition to your annual leave A better work-life balance Manage your time more flexibly More opportunities for progression Exceptional internal support An extensive programme of social events and initiatives designed to foster a real sense of community and collaboration We offer a supportive environment that helps our staff deliver an unparalleled level of service and client care whilst enjoying lives that are emotionally and financially fulfilling
Where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Peterborough PE2 6FL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

accounts: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person