Accounts Assistant / Legal Cashier - £26,000 - Harrogate

Accounts Assistant / Legal Cashier - £26,000 - Harrogate

My client a successful solicitors is looking to take on a new Accounts Assistant / Legal Cashier to help our with general day to day firm duties.

This position will be based from the clients Harrogate office, please see below for wider details…

Responsibilities:

• Cashiering and accounts maintenance using the Firm's accountancy package (TFB/Partner for Windows)
• Process Banking and accounting transactions including reconciliations in accordance with and having good working knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules November 2019.
• The preparation of cheques, bank payments and the processing of bank transfers on RBS Bankline as per the firms Policies and Solicitors accounts rules.
• Review and process Solicitors bills of costs and completion statements before conveyancing completion takes place. Processing receipts and payments on day of completion.
• Have knowledge of Purchase Ledger.
• The opening of new matters on the system and ensuring all due diligence (AML forms) are completed in accordance with the Firms Compliance manual.
• Assist the Practice Manager with Month and Financial year end accounting procedures to include running, printing, and reviewing reports.
• Maintenance and administration of the Firm's petty cash system.
• Assist with preparation of the firm's VAT returns.

Requirements:

• Strong Excel and numerical skills
• Knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules Nov 2019
• AAT or ILFM qualified or part qualified for either professional body.
• Knowledge of the Firm's accounting software
• Previous experience as cashier in a Solicitors office

If the above role is of interest and you've got the required experience, apply with your most up to date CV for immediate consideration and interview!

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