Legal Cashier and Office Administrator FTC 12 months
Up to £35,000
Manchester M2
To independently manage the day-to-day financial operations of the firm on a fixed-term basis (approximately 9-12 months). This role will also provide administrative support to the team.
Requirements:
- Confidence to carry out the role effectively.
- Initiative to propose effective solutions to problems.
- Comfortable working independently with limited supervision and as part of a small team.
- Professional, business-like approach to work and appearance.
- Demonstrated experience in a similar role.
- High accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage own workload, prioritize tasks, and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, at an intermediate level.
Responsibilities
Legal Cashier:
- Monitor the main Client and Office bank accounts, allocate receipts, and facilitate payments and transfers.
- Oversee the online approval process.
- Manage credit control and cashflow.
- Handle accounts payable and ensure timely payment of invoices.
- Process client ledger disbursement invoices and arrange payments.
- Raise bills and post to the relevant client ledger.
- Reconcile bank statements and maintain accurate financial records.
- Collaborate with other departments to resolve financial discrepancies or issues.
- Address supplier and client ledger queries.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
- Approve and process staff expense claims.
- Prepare VAT returns.
- Ensure strict adherence to financial regulations and compliance standards.
Administrative Duties:
- Answer incoming calls, take messages, and redirect calls as required.
- Handle email inquiries.
- Open files and conduct AML (Anti-Money Laundering) checks.
- Perform scanning and binding tasks.
- Upload documents to case matters.
- Close and archive matters.
- Manage programme administration.
- Approve holidays.
- Provide ad-hoc cover for receptionist and administrative roles.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, contact Jemma Sutton for a confidential discussion.
LR Legal is a specialist legal recruitment agency with a reputation based on trust and integrity. We will always ask your permission before sending your CV to any of our clients.
The PQE identified on this advertisement is a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.
LR Legal Recruitment is operating as an Employment Agency in respect of this vacancy.
- We require a lawyer who has gained the necessary experience for the position advertised. The PQE identified on this advertisement is a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.