Junior Legal Cashier

I am delighted to be partnered with an excellent London based law firm in their search for a junior legal cashier to join the London finance team. The role reports into an experienced Head cashier and offers excellent career development and training.

Day duties of the role:

• Review and post all bills and credit notes within 24 hours of receipt.
• Perform daily reconciliations for the Office Account and, when necessary, the Client Account in the absence of the Cashier Supervisor.
• Conduct daily reviews of Office and Client accounts online, ensuring accurate postings into 3E.
• Process anticipated disbursement invoices and, if needed, purchase currency from Convera.
• Reconcile the firm's IPO, WIPO, and OHIM accounts.
• Reconcile the firm's credit card account.
• Handle CHAPS payments as required.
• Ensure compliance with SRA Rules, coordinating with other cashiering staff as needed, and promptly report any breaches or potential breaches to the Cashier Manager.
• Respond to queries from partners, fee earners, and legal assistants.
• Provide coverage for the Cashier Manager, Senior Cashier, and Accounts Payable during their annual leave or other absences.
• Transfer time and disbursements between matters.
• Edit time entries as necessary.
• Perform ad-hoc duties as required by the Cashier Manager and Financial Controller.

The right candidate will need:

• Demonstrates persistence and commitment to completing tasks and objectives.
• Good internal and external client-handling skills, both by telephone and face-to-face.
• Copes effectively in demanding circumstances.
• Demonstrates sound judgement and good decision-making when dealing with problems, including finding solutions to new issues.
• Good time management, with a flexible approach to work and willingness to work overtime when needed.
• Pays attention to detail and quality of work.
• Committed to improving working practices and supporting company plans and policies.
• Ability to build and maintain working relationships with others and is seen as approachable.
• Operates effectively as part of a team, including providing cover during team absences.
• Knows when to seek guidance or further input from others before acting.
• Prior junior legal experience, preferably in a legal or professional services environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop a career in legal finance, if you meet the requirements of the role please apply or reach out to archie.humphreys@ambition.co.uk

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