Legal Southwest
Our client, a well-established and busy professional services firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Cashier to join their team based in Redruth. This is an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable and detail-oriented individual to play a key role within a fast-paced office environment.
The role would suit someone with a strong background in legal cashiering or accounting within a law firm, estate agency, or similar professional setting, and a solid understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules.
The Role:
The successful candidate will be responsible for a broad range of financial and administrative duties, including:
- Managing financial transactions and client account activity
- Processing postings, banking transactions, and completions
- Carrying out daily reconciliations and calculating interest
- Maintaining and overseeing client, purchase, and nominal ledgers
- Conducting accounting checks on bills and statements
- Handling client requests and financial queries
- Managing client requisitions and supporting file management processes
- Assisting with general administrative duties including filing, archiving, and record-keeping
- Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, including GDPR
The Candidate:
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience in legal cashiering or a similar accounting role within a professional services environment
- A good understanding of conveyancing transactions, probate work, and Solicitors Accounts Rules
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Confidence working independently and as part of a team
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
Working Hours & Flexibility:
The standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:15pm (36.25 hours per week). However, the firm offers flexibility and would consider:
- A four-day working week
- Reduced or flexible hours spread across five days
- A minimum of 25 hours per week
The Offer:
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience
- 23 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
- Additional time off over the Christmas and New Year period
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and professional team where your skills and experience will be highly valued.
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