Senior Legal Cashier

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Overview

The Senior Legal Cashier will work as a part of client account cashiering team, undertaking various cashiering tasks predominantly on the client account.

Responsibilities

• IT Literate
• Aderant Expert experience if possible
• Strong knowledge of Excel, Outlook and MS Office
• Strong Cashiering background (over 5 years' experience in a busy law firm)
• Strong knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules
• Self-motivated and able to organise their own workload
• Works well under pressure
• High level of detail and accuracy
• Good communication skills
• Confident in dealing with all levels of internal and external stakeholders

Essential & Desirable Criteria

• Processing a high volume of Client account payments and receipts
• Posting Client to Office Transfers
• Posting internal transfers and receipts on the finance system and banking systems
• Running of interest calculations on request by the fee earning teams
• Undertake daily bank reconciliations on various client accounts including the GBP, EUR and USD Client accounts
• Processing of any manual cheque requests and seeking signatures for these
• Processing of daily cheque banking
• Ad-hoc tasks as needed
• To be a key holder for the firms audited safe with the expectation to attend the office when access is required
• Running the daily Client to office reports and processing end of day transfer
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards
• Recording and remedying of breaches which have been discovered
• Utilising previous skills and knowledge to look at ways to streamline processes
• Attending Team and Department meetings and making recommendations
• Undertake any specific training when required

At our firm, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a priority and at the heart of everything we do. We actively want to attract a diverse workforce and welcome applications from everyone, from all backgrounds. We are committed to promoting an inclusive culture where everyone can be their full selves and experience being seen and heard. You can find out more about our firm's commitment, initiatives and Pennclusion committees here.
We ensure that there are equal opportunities and treatment for all job applicants and employees, at all stages of the recruitment process and employment, regardless of age, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and social background. We aim to provide adjustments for people who have a disability, long-term health condition (including mental health) or neurodiversity. If you would like to request an adjustment, please contact Emily.Green@penningtonslaw.com