Accounts Assistant / Legal Cashier
Laceys Solicitors
Accounts Assistant / Legal Cashier
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Laceys Solicitors, East Cliff, Bournemouth
- Full time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Full Job Description
Assisting in the effective operation of our small but busy accounts department, providing a first class service to the firm. This is a varied role with a focus on delivering timely and accurate transactional work and maintaining a positive relationship between the firm and its clients. It's a high volume, deadline driven area subject to regulatory rules, so you'll need to be able to work well as part of a team.
Duties include:
- Maintaining the accounting records of all departments of the firm in compliance with the Solicitors Account Rules
- Responsible for:
- identification, allocation and processing of a high volume of receipts and payments which come into the firms bank accounts;
- all related on-line banking receipt and payment processing activities;
- daily reconciliations of those bank accounts by effective use of our practice management accounting software ( Tikit Partner for Windows);
- accurately recording all transactions on the accounting systems
- GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English is a minimum. A Level Maths or a higher level qualification in Maths or related finance subject is an advantage
- An accounting qualification such as AAT is an advantage, as is membership of CIMA
- Experience as a Legal Cashier would be an advantage
- A high degree of IT literacy, including a good familiarity with MS Office, particularly Word and Excel
- Excellent working knowledge of using electronic accounting systems / software, with experience of using Tikit (Partner for Windows) a distinct advantage
- An understanding of the principles of the Solicitors Accounts Rules and Money Laundering Regulations
- Previous experience and / or a keen interest in working in an accounts department in a firm of solicitors
- Experience in dealing with a high volume of financial transactions including large transactions
- Flexible and motivated. We value enthusiasm and commitment as well as ability and experience
- Consistent attention to detail
- Highly numerate
- Effective time management and ability to work to deadlines
- Resilient and highly organised in a busy working environment - an ability to prioritise
- Ability to work independently on your own initiative, with minimum supervision
- A strong team player who supports colleagues and the work of the team
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels
- Adaptable and able to learn new systems and processes
- Ability to assimilate information quickly and accurately
- Professional integrity
Laceys is a well-established, trusted and forward-thinking local law firm operating from 2 Bournemouth based offices across a broad spectrum of practice areas. - Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home
- Monday to Friday
You'll aslo contribute to other tasks within the accounts department
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We're recognised in the Legal 500, demonstrating our strength and depth of legal advice across a range of services, for both individuals and businesses.
The role is a minimum of 21 hours per week. Opportunity for hybrid working.
Competitive salary, based on experience.,
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