Legal Cashiering Assistant

Kennedys is looking for a Legal Cashiering Assistant to join our Financial Operations team based in Chelmsford, on a 12 month fixed term contract. The successful Legal Cashiering Assistant will contribute to the effectiveness of the Finance department by providing a comprehensive and efficient service to internal and external clients in order that the business objectives of the firm and the department are achieved. Team Kennedys Finance team support the firm globally producing timely and accurate financial and management information, reporting solutions and operational support to maintain the high standard of service offered to the firm’s internal and external clients. Our Finance team is made up of Financial Control, Financial Planning and Reporting, Management Accountants, Credit Control, Legal Cashiers and Billers and Financial Operations Database teams. Our UK Finance team is based in Chelmsford and London and have a presence in eight global offices. Key responsibilities Support UK (including Scotland and Northern Ireland) and Irish offices, ensuring compliance with firm’s policy and SRS or jurisdictional Law Society accounts rules and regulations at all times Accurate and timely process of day to day transactions through firm’s office and client accounts, including enter/authorise payments on the banking system, post payments/receipts and register disbursement vouchers