Legal Cashier

We're delighted to be supporting a well-established Solicitors practice in Coventry with their recruitment of a Legal Cashier. The successful applicant will be working closely with fee earners to process financial transactions and ensure the smooth running of the accounting function within the business. Salary £28,000 Working hours Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm with 1hr lunch break (35 hours per week) Office-based Free parking 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays Duties and responsibilities: Overseeing daily banking transactions and reconciliation Processing client bills and completing inter account transfers Managing petty cash Completing month end routines and producing month end reports Carrying out CHAP/BACS & inter-account transfers via online banking Purchase Ledger posting and control Completing archive/matter close routines Data entry and filing Skills and experience required: Previous experience in a similar role within a legal practice Good knowledge of accounting principles and practices Good understanding of Solicitors Financial Rules IT proficient in Microsoft Office, ideally with experience of legal accounting software Sound understanding of anti-money laundering and cybercrime awareness practices Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Ability to work effectively on own initiative, with confidentiality and discretion Enjoys contributing to a collaborative team environment and assisting with administrative duties when required