Legal Cashier

Position: Legal Cashier (Permanent)
We are delighted to have been instructed by leading Law Firm based in Chelmsford to assist them in recruiting for an experienced Legal Cashier to join their growing team of professionals.

Key Duties:

* Processing client and office receipts and payments on a daily basis

* Preparing cheques, BACS and CHAPS payments for authorisation

* Controlling all bank transactions

* Daily bank account reconciliations

* Dealing with nominal and purchase ledger receipts and payments, petty cash, expenses and Counsel’s fees

* Preparing bills, ensuring correct disbursements, expenses and VAT is charged

* Liaising with directors, fee earners, clients and the bank to resolve queries

To be considered for this fantastic opportunity, the successful candidate must have proven experience of working for a professional Law Firm in a Legal Cashiering position for at least 18 months. You will be reporting to the Senior Legal Cashier and Chief Financial Officer. It is essential that you have strong attention to detail and accuracy, along with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Strong IT skills are imperative, including the use of Microsoft packages.

As well as being offered the independence to establish your own future, in an environment in which you can flourish, the successful candidate can expect to receive a fantastic benefits package (subject to eligibility) including:

* Pension scheme

* Professional training and personal development courses offered as needed

* Medicash – Health cash plan

* Team get togethers

* Discounted parking

* Closed between Christmas and New Year

* Always an unhealthy amount of cake in the office kitchen