Legal Cashier - 12 months FTC (Maternity Cover) in Cheltenham

Davies and Partners Solicitors is a well-established law firm with over 30 years experience. It has a national reputation for excellence in the Property sector and strength in depth in a wide selection of other legal services for businesses and individuals. There are 5 offices in Bristol, Gloucester, Devon, London and Birmingham.

To provide an efficient and professional accounts service with good communication whilst maintaining client confidentiality and employee confidentiality where appropriate.

• Daily management of money received and updating client account ledgers.
• Sending completion monies out as requested by the fee earner.
• Ensuring any old balances are being dealt with by the relevant fee earner.
• Amending and closing ledgers as required.
• Paying invoices and suppliers each month.
• Generating and inputting client invoices into the system.
• Provide detailed information on client accounts for each entry.
• Issue cheques for client and company transactions.
• Update accounts system regarding online searches.
• General office duties such as filing, scanning, obtaining signatures on cheques.
• Any other Ad-Hoc duties required.

Your job title does not define or limit your duties and you may be required to carry out other work within your abilities from time to time at our request.

Location: Davies and Partners Solicitors, Rowan house, Barnett Way, Barnwood, Gloucester. GL4 3RT

Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 FTE, depending on experience

Hours: Full or part time hours will be considered.

This role meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This role will require applicants who are offered employment to be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.

Davies and Partners Solicitors provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable national laws. Davies and Partners Solicitors complies with applicable national laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

• Appropriate DBS disclosure will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.
• Right to live and work in the UK, e.g. valid UK or EU passport or appropriate visa/work permits.
• GCSEs in Maths and English Grade 4 or above.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail skills.
• Substantial experience in working with numbers generally and in an Accounts environment.
• Ability to use ICT effectively.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently where required.
• Proactive and flexible attitude.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality where necessary.
• Ability to follow compliance procedures and understand the importance of them.

• AAT qualification.
• Previous experience working in a legal environment.

You may have experience of the following: Legal Cashier, Legal Accounts Assistant, Accounts Clerk (Legal), Legal Finance Assistant, Law Firm Cashier, Legal Accounts Administrator, Finance Officer (Legal), Accounts Payable/Receivable Assistant (Legal), Billing Assistant, Cash Office Assistant, Client Accounts Assistant, Legal Ledger Clerk, Finance Support Officer, Accounts Support Assistant.