Job Overview
Apply now Accounts Assistant (Legal Cashier) Permanent role Competitive salary Edinburgh Meraki Talent are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading UK wide law firm seeking an experienced accounts assistant to join them on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an amazing law firm with a massive presence in the UK, with 81 partners and over 500 staff. Specialising in advice in retail estate, energy and natural resources and financial and banking sectors. Responsibilities of the Accounts Assistant: Allocating bank receipts, reviewing and setting up on CHAPS, BACS, Faster payment and international payment recordProcessing office/client payment and receipt transactionsProcessing Inter-account bank transactionsOpening, closing and carrying out maintenance on client's bank accounts via the firms banking softwareReview, authorize and process internal cheque requestsAbility to perform daily Bank ReconciliationsTo exercise a thorough knowledge and understanding of HMRC VAT and the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations 2007 requirements.Regular liaison with Directors, Partners and other staff member in relation to client transactions.To accurately file documentation stored within the Cashroom as requested.To assist with all other daily Cashroom activities as and when necessary, including attendance at meetings, the provision of training to other team members/ fee earners, contributing to group discussions on Cashroom procedures and ensuring Cashroom documentation is kept up-to-date.Ensuring client funds are lodged and uplifted from bank accounts Experience of the Accounts Assistant: Previous experience as a Legal Cashier or Finance Assistant in a high volume transactional team is essential.Accustomed to relationship building and liaison with senior staff members is essentialWorking knowledge of the Law Society of Scotland Accounts Rules is desirableDetailed operational knowledge of the Law Society of Scotland Accounts Rules.Proficient with Word and Excel Sarah wants: Legal cashier, accounts assistant, cashroom, SOLAS