Legal Cashier/Accounts Assistant in Bournemouth - CV-Library

We are looking to recruit a Legal Cashier/Accounts Assistant for a forward-thinking Legal 500 firm based in Bournemouth.

Hybrid working is on offer after an initial period of training in the office.

You will be responsible for assisting in the effective operation of a small but busy accounts department, providing a first class service to the firm. This is a varied role with a focus on delivering timely and accurate transactional work and maintaining a positive relationship between the firm and its clients. It’s a high volume, deadline driven area subject to regulatory rules, so you’ll need to be able to work well as part of a team.

Duties include:

* Maintaining the accounting records of all departments of the firm in compliance with the Solicitors Account Rules

* Identification, allocation and processing of a high volume of receipts and payments which come into the firm’s bank accounts

* On-line banking receipt and payment processing activities

* Daily reconciliations of those bank accounts by effective use of a practice management accounting software

* Accurately recording all transactions on the accounting systems

The Person:

* Experience as a Legal Cashier would be an advantage.

* A high degree of IT literacy, including a good familiarity with MS Office, particularly Word and Excel

* Excellent working knowledge of using electronic accounting systems / software, with experience of using Tikit (Partner for Windows) a distinct advantage.

* An understanding of the principles of the Solicitors Accounts Rules and Money Laundering Regulations

Benefits include:

* Additional leave

* Bereavement leave

* Company events

* Cycle to work scheme

* Employee discount

* Enhanced maternity leave

* Health & wellbeing programme

* Sick pay

* Hybrid working