Position
The Finance department in Lincoln is responsible for the day-to-day financial activities of the Practice.
The Trainee Legal Cashier will be responsible for:
- Supporting the Accounts Manager and the Finance Department in the provision of accurate and timely processing of financial transactions for the practice by providing competent and effective cashiering duties
- Assisting in the compliance of Solicitor’s Accounts Rules
Key duties will include:
- Assisting with daily banking tasks, including helping to check and reconcile bank statements.
- Supporting the processing of client and office transactions, such as entering data and helping with cheque preparation.
- Helping with the preparation and checking of client bills before they are posted.
- Assisting in inputting nominal payment requests under supervision.
- Learning how to help with payment runs (both electronic and cheque-based), including checking details and preparing documentation.
- Supporting the processing of internal bank transfers with guidance from senior team members.
- Assisting with the processing of travel and other expenses.
- Responding to basic queries from colleagues, and directing more complex enquiries to the appropriate person.
- Helping with client queries and assisting with card payment processing under supervision.
- Supporting the administration and reconciliation of petty cash with oversight
- Assisting with the preparation of financial reports and other tasks as needed.
Requirements
You should:
- Have a high level of confidentiality.
- Have competent organisational skills.
- Good communication skills
- Be educated to GCSE standard grade C or Grade 4 and above in Maths and English
Personal attributes:
- Pays attention to detail.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Be reliable and diligent
- Good interpersonal skills
- A positive approach to working under pressure in a busy environment.
- Able to follow instructions
- A ‘can do’ attitude.
Other information
This is a permanent entry level position based at our Lincoln Office.
What We offer:
- A welcoming place to work with a great team.
- Benefits package (see Bridge McFarland LLP for further details).
- Discounted legal services in some areas
