Legal cashier/ accounts assistant vacancy (full-time FTC)

Please note, this vacancy is now closed

We are a full-service law firm noted for giving expert, practical and personal service to local, national and international clients.

We have a solid reputation for providing first-class legal advice, high-calibre yet approachable lawyers, and exceptional client care to local, national and international clients.

An opportunity has arisen for a friendly and motivated individual to join the accounts team on a fixed-term contact (maternity cover) to provide assistance to the accounts manager and colleagues in the day-to-day running of the team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a professional firm where service is paramount.

A bit about the role

The job will cover assistance with, but is not limited to:

• posting debits, credits and bills using a solicitors accounting software package
• cheque printing
• checking client ID details for money laundering purposes
• checking bills and completion statements
• banking
• inputting same day and three-day electronic payments
• interest calculations
• taking payments by debit/credit card
• filing and general clerical duties.

A bit about what we need from you

Essential skills:

• Experience of working in an accounts department.
• Excellent attention to detail
• High level of numeracy
• Tidy and efficient record keeping
• Good telephone manner
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (the job involves some direct dealings with clients)
• Strong IT skills.

Desirable skills (advantageous but not essential as training will be given):

• Similar experience of working in a legal environment
• Up-to-date knowledge of the SRA accounts rules
• Experience of using SOS Practice Manager or other legal accounting software.

A bit about us

Willans employs around 80 people at our four Regency offices overlooking the park on Imperial Square in Cheltenham. We provide a friendly and supportive working environment.

Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover)
Hours per week: Monday to Friday 8.45am-5.15pm with an hour for lunch.
Start date: ASAP
Remuneration: As well as a competitive salary and pension, we offer a range of staff benefits including medical cover, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and excellent working conditions.

To apply please email your CV with a covering letter to careers@willans.co.uk, for the attention of Bridget Redmond, managing partner by Friday 31 July 2020.

Willans is an equal opportunities employer.

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