Job Role: Legal Cashier

Location: Sunderland

Company: A firm that has been trusted for generations to provide an efficient service to both private and business clients.

Key Duties & Responsibilities include:

• Processing of Client & Office cheques & distribution to Fee Earners

• Identifying, allocating and posting incoming electronic & manual receipts

• Banking of Office & Client Account monies

• Processing Direct Debits & Standing Orders

• Digital posting Nominal entries

• Checking and Endorsing ‘Completion Statements’

• Processing the completion of property transaction, ensuring all funds have been received and correctly accounted

• Processing and sending CHAPS, BACS & Faster Payments

• Posting of Client invoices and disbursements onto the ledgers accurately

• Posting of Client to Office transfers on the system and at the bank, also inter account transfers when necessary

• Ensuring compliance of all transactions with Solicitors Accounts Rules

• Handling Petty Cash

• Dealing with Fee Earner queries

Key requirements:

• Good knowledge of the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules

• Excellent attention to detail & accuracy

• Prior legal cashiering experience within a law firm, preferably at least 1 years’ experience

• Ability to work on own initiative and under pressure

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong IT skills

• Friendly and approachable with a professional manner

If you think you are suited to this role, please do not hesitate to apply.