Full job descriptionNewport | Full-Time | Permnent
Looking for a Legal Cashier role that offers flexibility, strong benefits and genuine work-life balance?
A well-established and highly regarded law firm in Newport is seeking an experienced Legal Cashier to join its Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative environment that genuinely invests in its people.
Why Apply?
* Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
*Flexible working options available from day one
*Christmas shutdown and a paid day off on Christmas Eve
*Birthday leave following probation
*Enhanced maternity pay scheme
*Employer pension contributions
*Life assurance and income protection cover (subject to eligibility)
*Discounted private healthcare
*Employee referral bonuses of up to £1,000
*Regular team lunches, social events and company celebrations
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation of the finance function whilst ensuring compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules and regulatory requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
*Processing CHAPS and BACS payments
*Client and office account transfers
*Bank, credit card and petty cash reconciliations
*Processing bills, credit notes and write-offs
*Legal Aid and Help Claims
*Daily banking of cash and cheques
*Stamp Duty and search payments
*Managing direct debits and standing orders
*Processing expense claims
*Month-end support and reporting
*Ensuring compliance with SRA, AML and VAT regulations
*Supporting continuous improvement within finance processes
About You
To be successful, you will have:
*Previous Legal Cashier experience
*Strong knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules
*Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills
*Experience using legal accounts software
*Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
*The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines
*A professional and confidential approach to handling financial information
Essential Requirements
*Minimum one year’s experience within a legal accounting environment
*Experience managing client and office accounts
*Strong reconciliation and transactional processing experience
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
*Knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules
*High Proficiency in all Microsoft Office Packages including word, excel outlook e-mail, outlook diary functions.
*Experienced/Strong Excel user.
*Effective numeracy, literacy and word processing skills
*Administrative skills, including drafting letters and completing forms