This niche firm of Solicitors seeks an experienced Legal Cashier/Finance Manager  to run and maintain the finance function on a day-to day basis.

Key Responsibilities

• To support the operation of the firms accounting system
• To ensure that all banking is done daily as directed
• To ensure that all cheques are written on correct amounts
• To enter postings to the accounts system on a daily basis.
• To ensure that new matters are recorded correctly.
• To assist in the entering of bills.
• To execute Telegraphic Transfers.
• To ensure that all authorized invoices are dealt with in a timely manner.
• To ensure that all closed accounts are authorised and that nil balances are achieved before archiving
• To support the operation of the departments credit control system.
• To manage the Petty Cash procedure.
• To manage own work allocation, productivity and quality of work with minimum supervision.

Personal Qualities

• Self motivated and able to organise own work with minimum supervision.
• Copes effectively in demanding circumstances.
• Good time management, adopting a flexible approach to work.
• Demonstrates persistence and commitment to completing tasks and objectives.
• Delivers work output to the required standard.
• Pays attention to detail and quality of work.
• Demonstrates a commitment to improving working practices and supports company plans and policies.
• Flexibility to work extra hours when needed

Working with People

• Ability to build and maintain working relationships with others and is seen as 'approachable’.
• Must have a robust approach to relationships and a positive team spirit
• Willing to offer help to all colleagues to ensure company success.

Ideal Experience Required

• Knowledge of Solicitors' Accounts Rules
• Experience of using legal accounting software, bank electronic payment software and BACS
• payment software is essential
• Working knowledge of credit control.
• Working knowledge of computers and software with good keyboard skills.Experience of working in a legal environment would be advantageous