Legal Cashier

Fantastic opportunity to join a York based firm in a Legal Cashiering role. You will be responsible for undertaking accounting and bookkeeping duties within the firm in accordance with SRA Accounts Rules. Experience required.

• Accurate recording of financial transactions on the computerised accounts software and keeping the ledgers up to date.
• Monitor incoming client funds on the banking portal and to allocate to the correct file.
• Setting up and sending electronic payments (FP, Chaps and transfers).
• Preparation and processing of cheques.
• Checking and processing of bills.
• Checking Conveyancing completion statements and Probate Estates.
• Setting up Conveyancing completions ready for processing on completion day.
• Dealing with accounts related enquiries and correspondence from all offices.
• Bookkeeping and accounts maintenance in accordance with the SRA Accounts. Rules, Quality Procedures Manual and Lexcel/CQS requirements
• Processing petty cash.
• Stationery/toners ordering on request.
• File closures.
• Filing and other administrative jobs.
• Maintaining the confidentiality and security of accounts information.
• Compliance with SRA Code of Conduct and SRA Accounts Rules.
• Contributing to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment.
• Contribute to maintaining and improving office procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with Equality and Diversity Policy.
• Any other duties which from time to time are required by the firm.

Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.