Bookkeeper - Legal Sector

Bookkeeper Legal Sector

Hastings

Up to GBP28,000 + Excellent Prospects

CV Screen is recruiting for a Bookkeeper for a well–established law firm. The role is office based in Hastings with view to become hybrid with 1 or 2 days from home after successful probation. A salary of up to GBP28,000 is available dependent on experience.

ROLE DETAILS

Your role as a Bookkeeper will involve covering all the cashiering functions which ensure the smooth running of the department.

Naturally, the duties will include reconciliation of client and business bank accounts, banking of client and business receipts & processing of client and business payments, the majority using electronic systems.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES :

Bank Reconciliations and dealing with out–of–date cheques

Monitoring the banking system for all electronic payments throughout the day (CHAPS, BACs, FPC)

Checking and arranging foreign payments as and when requested

Identifying, allocating and posting incoming electronic & manual receipts

Calculating and applying client interest where due upon request

Processing credit and debit card payments

Making payments from petty cash & reconciliation of petty cash

Additional general and administrative duties as deemed necessary to support the smooth running of the accounts department and firm

REQUIRED SKILLS

The Bookkeeper will have the majority of the following experience :

Previous experience working in a similar position as a Bookkeeper / Legal Cashier ideally in a law firm

Up to date knowledge on solicitor s accounts rules

Ability to demonstrate accuracy with work

SALARY :

Basic salary up to GBP28,000

CV Screen is the Recruitment Agency managing this vacancy.

ALTERNATE TITLES

Legal Cashier Client Account Cashier Accounts Assistant