Bookkeeper – Legal Sector
Hastings
Up to £28,000 + 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 £28,000 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-          Bank Reconciliations and dealing with out-of-date cheques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 £28,000

LOCATION
Hastings (First few weeks/months would need to be office based – after successful probation there will be 1 or 2 days from home)

TO APPLY:
Please send your CV to Skye Mclellan at CV Screen in strict confidence or call Skye for more details.

CV Screen is the Recruitment Agency managing this vacancy.

ALTERNATE TITLES
Legal Cashier | Client Account Cashier | Accounts Assistant|

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