FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Scott Rowe Solicitors is a high street law firm that supports the legal needs of local and national communities, and we do so by having a team of outstanding legal professionals that have a wealth of experience in their fields.
We offer a welcoming, friendly and positive environment to work in where everyone is treated with respect. Our employees are expected to work hard, but we also make sure they are rewarded for it. You take your job seriously and so do we!

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE OF THE SUCCESSFUL LEGAL CASHIER:

· Excellent numeracy skills

• Some previous experience of working in an accounts environment preferable
• Good understanding of Solicitors SRA Account Rules (preferable but not essential)

· Ability to complete assigned tasks effectively and promptly, ability to work to deadlines

• Willingness to undertake additional training as required
• Experience of working with a practice management system (Leap would be beneficial but not essential), Microsoft Excel and online banking (HSBC)
• Demonstrate reliability, organisation and ability to work as part of a team
• Has a strong attention to detail and is able to work effectively
• This is a fast paced role and the ability to work under pressure, with accuracy is essential.
• Being able to maintain confidentiality to our internal and external clients

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LEGAL CASHIER WILL BE:

• Processing bills to clients
• Dealing with all day-to-day ledger postings to client and office accounts
• Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations
• Checking ANL compliance within the team
• Credit Control
• Processing purchase ledger invoices and payments.
• Posting and reconciling HMLR, HMCTS and credit card payments
• Processing payments and transfers daily via an online banking system
• Working with fee earners to ensure matter balances are kept accurate and up to date and assisting with accounts queiries
• Various search Invoices
• Taking and reconciling credit / debit card transactions
• Stamp Duty payments
• Supporting the Finance Manager with general administration of accounts

· Ability to complete assigned tasks effectively and promptly, ability to work to deadlines

• Willingness to undertake additional training as required
• Experience of working with a practice management system (Leap would be beneficial but not essential), Microsoft Excel and online banking (HSBC)
• Demonstrate reliability, organisation and ability to work as part of a team
• Has a strong attention to detail and is able to work effectively
• This is a fast paced role and the ability to work under pressure, with accuracy is essential.
• Being able to maintain confidentiality to our internal and external client