Legal Cashier / Accounts Assistant

Your new company

My client, a law firm based in the Chesterfield area, are looking for a full-time Legal cashier / Accounts Assistant to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing team where you can further your career and thrive in a fast-paced department.

Your new role

My client is seeking a legal cashier / accounts assistant to work in a very busy accounts department where you will be responsible for handling various financial tasks, including Banking Reconciliation, allocation and posting of credit / debit payments onto ledgers, Purchase / Nominal Ledger invoices & payments and general day-to-day duties, admin, scanning and filing.This includes:

• Processing electronic payments on on-line banking systems and obtaining authorisation from Directors.
• Allocation and posting of Credit/Debit payments onto ledgers.
• Dealing with daily bank reconciliations
• Office & Client Banking.
• Office & Client Cheque processing & printing.
• Allocation & posting of searches.
• Posting of bills, time and disbursement transfers and write-offs.
• Purchase/Nominal Ledger Invoices and payments.
• Dealing with general accounts related queries and issues.
• Taking payment from clients either present or by telephone, issuing receipts
• Opening/closing and administering designated deposit accounts.
• General day-to-day duties, admin, scanning & filing.
• Other accounts duties as required.

What you'll need to succeed

• Knowledge of SRA Accounting Rules
• Experience of using online banking systems.
• Attention to detail.
• Flexibility, initiative and enthusiasm.

What you need to do now

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