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Legal Cashier
Are you ready to embark on a new professional journey with a dynamic, innovative, and forward-thinking team? A respected law firm is seeking a skilled Legal Cashier to join its highly experienced Finance team based in Exeter.
Why Join This Firm?
This organisation is the destination for ambitious, imaginative, and distinctive professionals. It prides itself on helping enterprises and individuals navigate change and secure a positive future. Youll find a flexible, friendly, and inclusive environment that encourages fresh thinking, growth, and success. The firm is committed to nurturing each individual's potential, offering a collaborative and creative space for both career development and personal growth.
The Role: Legal Cashier
As a Legal Cashier, you will play a vital role within the Finance team by delivering efficient and effective cashiering support. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Drawing, recording, and distributing cheques for business transactions
- Managing payments via Telegraphic Transfers, BACS, Faster Payments, and foreign currency transfers
- Monitoring client account transactions in strict compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules
- Understanding VAT rules for billing across various jurisdictions and third-party arrangements
- Calculating and recording interest on client funds
- Ensuring regular financial reconciliations
- Updating the Head Cashier and internal stakeholders on progress
- Delivering high-quality support to internal and external clients
- Responding to queries promptly and professionally
- Supporting lawyers by checking draft bills and contributing to billing accuracy
- Sharing knowledge and supporting team members
- Suggesting and implementing service improvements
- Supporting the achievement of key financial targets and timelines
Who Should Apply?
The ideal candidate will possess:
- 2 + years of experience in Legal Cashiering
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all levels
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and financial data systems
- A solid general education, with GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English at Grade C or above
- A commercial, proactive, and professional mindset
- Excellent organisational skills and a methodical approach to workload management
- Flexibility and adaptability in a changing environment
- The ability to work independently while managing a high volume of tasks
- Strong attention to detail
- A desire to learn and grow
- An understanding of the importance of confidentiality and discretion
Why This Team?
The Finance team is central to the firms success, managing both operational finances and client-related transactions. Leveraging the latest financial software, the team collaborates with partners, lawyers, and colleagues to ensure smooth financial operations and informed decision-making.
Flexible Working
The firm supports a flexible, agile approach to working, ensuring high-quality client service while encouraging work-life balance. Flexible working arrangements are welcomed and supported, depending on individual and business needs.
Next Steps
Contact Rachel Phillips, Associate Director in confidence on 02920 388100
